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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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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

Closing the gap – empowering people with long term conditions 

Jane-Claire Judson on Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland's new strategy

https://tfn.scot/opinion/closing-the-gap-empowering-people-with-long-term-conditions

Cancer Prevention Action Week – the Great British Sarnie Swap

Cut out processed meat to beat disease

https://tfn.scot/opinion/cancer-prevention-action-week-the-great-british-sarnie-swap

The Homeless World Cup is the perfect antidote to a dull Euro 2016 tournament

Having just come back from Euro 2016 it is hard not to compare the Homeless World Cup with the the glitzy UEFA tournament. But to be honest it didn't take long.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-homeless-world-cup-is-the-perfect-antidote-to-euro-2016

The third sector is third rate. Discuss

Third sector leaders debate whether Scottish charities are serving the public well enough

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

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

Bid to keep long-term pain centre open

Fears for people with long-term pain as three health boards fail to back Gartnavel centre

https://tfn.scot/news/bid-to-keep-long-term-pain-centre-open

A future free from harm - 20 years of WithYou

Louise Stewart celebrates a milestone

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-future-free-from-harm

We must save lives but also focus on prevention

Drug-related deaths may have dropped but much more preventative action is needed, says Louise Stewart

https://tfn.scot/opinion/we-must-save-lives-but-also-focus-on-prevention

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