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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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Peer support – a beacon of hope in a time of crisis 

This Sunday is World Suicide Prevention Day. The ask from the World Health Organisation (WHO) is that we ‘Create Hope through Action.’

https://tfn.scot/opinion/peer-support-a-beacon-of-hope-in-a-time-of-crisis

ESES Communities celebrates its first anniversary

Sponsored content: celebrating the success of a website that delivers support for charities and communities

https://tfn.scot/opinion/good-causes-in-edinburgh-the-lothians-borders-and-fife-are-benefiting-from-a-website-which-is-celebrating-its-first-anniversary

New Bill has power to increase trust and confidence in Scotland’s charities 

The new Charities Bill working its way through the Scottish Parliament offers opportunities for third sector organisations to strengthen their reputations, says legal expert Helen Kidd

https://tfn.scot/opinion/new-bill-has-power-to-increase-trust-and-confidence-in-scotlands-charities

Crisis is no distant threat

Anna Fowlie says the climate catastrophe is not a nightmare – it's our waking reality and we must act urgently

https://tfn.scot/opinion/crisis-is-no-distant-threat

What charity trustees need to know about investing

Lianne Lodge explains how charities can learn from the mistakes of others and make sure their investment portfolio reflects their charitable purpose

https://tfn.scot/opinion/what-charity-trustees-need-to-know-about-investing

Drilling into the fund for independent living

Rosalind Tyler-Greig outlines the importance of the Drill fund to advance independent living for disabled people

https://tfn.scot/opinion/why-our-fund-is-worth-your-attention

Investing in people and ideas

Claire Carpenter believes the Big Lottery Fund in Scotland needs to invest in people and ideas to ensure social innovation can thrive in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/investing-in-people-and-ideas

He nearly lost it all - now he’s giving it all away

Robert Armour talks to Sir Tom Hunter about how he made his millions and how he wants to give more to charities

https://tfn.scot/features/he-nearly-lost-it-all-now-hes-giving-it-all-away

Goodmovers: 07/02/2020

A round-up of who has been on the move recently in the Scottish voluntary sector

https://tfn.scot/features/goodmovers-07-02-2020

Daily coronavirus roundup for third sector Monday 8 June

News around the country on charities during the crisis

https://tfn.scot/features/daily-coronavirus-roundup-for-third-sector-monday-8-june

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