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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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Funding for youth work is an essential part of supporting those most affected by poverty

OPINION 22 September 2022 by Mike Strang
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Mike Strang welcomes the publication of Youth Scotland's new report

https://tfn.scot/opinion/funding-for-youth-work-is-an-essential-part-of-supporting-those-most-affected-by-poverty

Time to shift towards more sustainable and effective justice solutions

OPINION 14 February 2024 by Annie Mauger-Thompson
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
We are sending too many to prison and our overcrowded facilities are doing little to help rehabilitate offenders, argues Annie Mauger-Thompson

https://tfn.scot/opinion/time-to-shift-towards-more-sustainable-and-effective-justice-solutions

730 days later...

OPINION 24 March 2022 by Beth Mukushi
Management
Health & Social Care
As it winds up, Beth Mukushi reflects on the challenges and the successes of SCVO's Third Sector Coronavirus Information Hub

https://tfn.scot/opinion/730-days-later

Walking Scotland’s rural economy to a healthier future 

OPINION 27 March 2025 Guest post
Families & Young People
Management
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
#Environment
Brendan Paddy highlights the immense financial gains walking brings to Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/walking-scotlands-rural-economy-to-a-healthier-future

Time for our schools to get Asthma Fit!

OPINION 12 May 2026 by Joseph Carter
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
Joseph Carter on a new initiative designed to support pupils and teachers

https://tfn.scot/opinion/time-to-get-asthma-fit

The power of bringing people together 

OPINION 8 December 2025 by Duncan Thorp
Social Justice & Poverty
Regeneration & Housing
Duncan Thorp on the need for community cohesion

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-power-of-bringing-people-together

Scotland’s role in the global fight for child palliative care

OPINION 28 June 2018 Guest post
Health & Social Care
Dr Pat Carragher shares his reflections on the third International Children’s Palliative Care Network Conference (ICPCN) in Durban, South Africa

https://tfn.scot/opinion/chas-is-a-global-leader-in-palliative-care-for-children

Lynx reintroduction discussed in Scottish Parliament for first time

NEWS 25 April 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Environment & International
Regeneration & Housing
The case for reintroducing lynx to Scotland is being discussed in the Scottish Parliament for the first time. 

https://tfn.scot/news/lynx-reintroduction-discussed-in-scottish-parliament-for-first-time

Communities unite to oppose energy giant's plans

NEWS 2 June 2023 by Rab Armour
Management
Environment & International
Area was made famous in classic novel

https://tfn.scot/news/communities-unite-to-oppose-enery-giants-plans

New report warns of potential animal welfare emergency

NEWS 19 June 2023 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
The Animal Kindness Index is a UK-wide survey into people's attitudes towards animals.

https://tfn.scot/news/new-report-warns-of-potential-animal-welfare-emergency

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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.