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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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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

Fairness, dignity and respect at the heart of Social Security Scotland

OPINION 8 November 2022 Guest post
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
A system designed by the Scottish public is supporting those most in need

https://tfn.scot/opinion/fairness-dignity-and-respect-at-the-heart-of-social-security-scotland

We must be quicker responding to the changing drug landscape

OPINION 26 March 2025 Guest post
Health & Social Care
Drug services must adapt says Louise Stewart

https://tfn.scot/opinion/we-must-be-quicker-responding-to-the-changing-drug-landscape

Alarm bells are ringing over public contracts

OPINION 16 January 2018 by TFN
Management
1 comment
Annie Gunner Logan can hear the warning bells ring over public contracts

https://tfn.scot/opinion/alarm-bells-are-ringing-over-public-contracts

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

OPINION 12 June 2020 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
3 comments
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!

OPINION 21 October 2015 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
​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

Deaf ambition for 2021

OPINION 6 January 2021 by Janis McDonald
Management
Health & Social Care
1 comment
Janis McDonald says a major climate change summit in Glasgow this year provides the chance to highlight inclusive communication on a global stage

https://tfn.scot/opinion/deaf-ambition-for-2021

Helping older people to live well at home

OPINION 25 January 2021 by Rab Campbell
Health & Social Care
Rab Campbell examines an initiative from Food Train and tech company SICCAR helps older people live well at home, potentially freeing up hospital beds

https://tfn.scot/opinion/helping-older-people-to-live-well-at-home

Bid to keep long-term pain centre open

NEWS 8 June 2015 by Rab Armour
Health & Social Care
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

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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.