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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

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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Mentoring gives looked after young people hope for the future

Sharon McIntyre on how mentoring can change the lives of both the child and the mentor for the better

https://tfn.scot/opinion/mentoring-gives-looked-after-young-people-hope-for-the-future

Why the M-word (merger) can't be dirty anymore

Susan Smith argues that exploring the possibility of merging with another cause has never been more important than now

https://tfn.scot/opinion/why-the-m-word-merger-cant-be-dirty-anymore

What's climate change got to do with it?

Susan Smith on why voluntary organisations need to start preparing for the next big threat - climate change

https://tfn.scot/opinion/whats-climate-change-got-to-do-with-it

Should charities only hold ethical investments?

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

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

We all know the problem - what’s the solution?

How do you solve a problem like capitalism, asks Graham Martin

https://tfn.scot/opinion/we-all-know-the-problem-whats-the-solution

Want to win your campaign? Get a lawyer!

​Tim Shayler, a pro-bono lawyer, reckons campaigning is far more effective if your cause is constructed around a legal framework

https://tfn.scot/opinion/wan-to-win-your-campaign-get-a-lawyer

Survival mode: Scotland’s third sector fails to grow

Scotland's third sector is failing to grow and financial optimism is rock bottom

https://tfn.scot/news/survival-mode-scotlands-third-sector-fails-to-grow

Everything you need to know about social enterprises

Want to start a social enterprise but not really sure how - here are the answers to some of the most asked questions

https://tfn.scot/features/everything-you-need-to-know-about-social-enterprises

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