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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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What next for Community Interest Companies?

OPINION 2 June 2022 by Duncan Thorp
Management
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Duncan Thorp says CICs and other social enterprises have a central role to play in driving a wellbeing economy

https://tfn.scot/opinion/what-next-for-community-interest-companies

Business purpose and the role of social enterprise

OPINION 19 July 2022 by Duncan Thorp
Management
Funding & Finance
New report could be a catalyst for much needed social and environmental change, writes Duncan Thorp

https://tfn.scot/opinion/business-purpose-and-the-role-of-social-enterprise

How financial technology is closing the gap on digital exclusion

OPINION 28 October 2024 by Sarah-Jayne Dunn
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
This was a powerful demonstration of how the Citizens Advice service is not just an advice-giver for the tens of thousands of clients we help every year

https://tfn.scot/opinion/how-fintech-is-closing-the-gap-on-digital-exclusion

People Know How - when the funding runs out

OPINION 26 November 2024 by Amy Watters
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#RunningCostsCrisis
This powerful blog from People Know How provides a stark insight into the impact of funding cuts and service closures on both volunteers and the staff who support them

https://tfn.scot/opinion/people-know-how-when-the-funding-runs-out

Embracing AI: How charities can benefit 

OPINION 3 February 2025 by George Holmes
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Regeneration & Housing
George Holmes on embracing new technology

https://tfn.scot/opinion/embracing-ai-how-charities-can-benefit

Why we need an energy debt relief scheme

OPINION 10 February 2025 by David Hilferty
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
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David Hilferty: we need urgent action

https://tfn.scot/opinion/why-we-need-an-energy-debt-relief-scheme

British Sign Language: how our advice really is for everyone 

OPINION 24 February 2025 by Jonathan Boyd
Jonathan Boyd on trying to ensure there are no obstacles when it comes to receiving support

https://tfn.scot/opinion/british-sign-language-how-our-advice-really-is-for-everyone

Collaboration is key to reducing council tax debt 

OPINION 7 April 2025 by Myles Fitt
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
Myles Fitt on how joint working can reduce the impact of council tax debt

https://tfn.scot/opinion/collaboration-is-key-to-reducing-council-tax-debt

A drug and alcohol plan is not enough: Scotland needs the commitment to back it up

OPINION 21 April 2026 by Louise Stewart
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
Louise Stewart of WithYou: we need to turn words into action

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-plan-is-not-enough-scotland-needs-the-commitment-to-back-it-up

Food poverty in Scotland is unacceptable 

OPINION 29 June 2026 by Stephanie Mander
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Stephanie Mander says that a new way of thinking must guide food policy

https://tfn.scot/opinion/food-poverty-in-scotland-is-unacceptable

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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.