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Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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The third sector is third rate. Discuss

NEWS 26 August 2015 by Susan Smith
Social Justice & Poverty
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Third sector leaders debate whether Scottish charities are serving the public well enough

https://tfn.scot/news/the-third-sector-is-third-rate.-discuss

Chief Encounters: Mark O’Donnell on the highs and lows of his career so far

FEATURE 19 September 2017 by TFN
Management
Mark O'Donnell is excited about his new job at Royal Blind but don't replace his phone with a dashchund

https://tfn.scot/features/chief-encounters-mark-odonnell-on-the-highs-and-lows-of-his-career-so-far

Even volunteers need to retire

OPINION 12 August 2015 Guest post
Culture & Leisure
Eta Thomson has lived a life less ordinary volunteering across the world. Now she plans to tackle some home-based challenges

https://tfn.scot/opinion/even-volunteers-need-to-retire

Breaking down poverty myths

OPINION 22 January 2015 Guest post
Families & Young People
Nairn Macdonald discusses the launch of the new Scottish Youth Parliament campaign POVERTY: See It Change It

https://tfn.scot/opinion/breaking-down-poverty-myths

Bridging the Gift Aid gap – maximise your charity’s Gift Aid income

OPINION 11 October 2016 Guest post
Management
Alastair Petrie provides tips for small charity's on increasing their Gift Aid income

https://tfn.scot/opinion/bridging-the-gift-aid-gap-maximise-your-charitys-gift-aid-income

Charities are unclear about notifiable events guidance

OPINION 25 October 2016 Guest post
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Alastair Keatinge warns deciding whether to report a ‘notifiable event’ to OSCR may not be straightforward

https://tfn.scot/opinion/charities-unclear-about-notifiable-events-guidance

Former PM’s wife and young carer named as Scotland’s Women of Influence

NEWS 18 March 2019 by Susan Smith
Families & Young People
Action for Children Scotland annually honours women who are excellent role models for the children it supports

https://tfn.scot/news/former-pms-wife-and-young-carer-named-as-scotlands-women-of-influence

Cancer patients complain about insensitive staff and chaotic systems

NEWS 4 October 2016 by Susan Smith
Health & Social Care
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A major survey of Scottish cancer patients has uncovered a series of criticisms of NHS staff, systems and treatment plans

https://tfn.scot/news/cancer-patients-complain-about-insensitive-staff-and-chaotic-systems

Should charities only hold ethical investments?

OPINION 20 April 2016 Guest post
Management
Julie Hutchison was at an Edinburgh International Science Festival event on the pros and cons of divesting from companies on ethical grounds

https://tfn.scot/opinion/should-charities-only-hold-ethical-investments

Struggling to survive never mind thrive

OPINION 21 March 2019 Guest post
Management
Helen Macneil: this is definitely the toughest operating environment we’ve faced in 30 years

https://tfn.scot/opinion/struggling-to-survive-never-mind-thrive

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2026. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.