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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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Chief Encounters: Mark O’Donnell on the highs and lows of his career so far

Mark O'Donnell is excited about his new job at Royal Blind but don't replace his phone with a dashchund

https://tfn.scot/features/chief-encounters-mark-odonnell-on-the-highs-and-lows-of-his-career-so-far

Even volunteers need to retire

Eta Thomson has lived a life less ordinary volunteering across the world. Now she plans to tackle some home-based challenges

https://tfn.scot/opinion/even-volunteers-need-to-retire

Underneath the digital divide is shocking inequality

Douglas White explains why vharities have a vital role to play in helping to tackle the digital divide

https://tfn.scot/opinion/underneath-the-digital-divide-is-shocking-inequality

Bridging the Gift Aid gap – maximise your charity’s Gift Aid income

Alastair Petrie provides tips for small charity's on increasing their Gift Aid income

https://tfn.scot/opinion/bridging-the-gift-aid-gap-maximise-your-charitys-gift-aid-income

Charities are unclear about notifiable events guidance

Alastair Keatinge warns deciding whether to report a ‘notifiable event’ to OSCR may not be straightforward

https://tfn.scot/opinion/charities-unclear-about-notifiable-events-guidance

11,000 and counting: Smith submissions skyrocket

11,000 and counting voices for change in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/11000-and-counting-smith-submissions-skyrocket

Guidelines will transform suicide reporting in Scotland

NUJ and third sector groups publish suicide reporting guidelines

https://tfn.scot/news/guidelines-will-transform-suicide-reporting-in-scotland

Media message undermines Islamic charities

Dr Hany El-Banna argues that overemphasising the link between charities and extremism has a devastating impact on the vital work of Islamic charities

https://tfn.scot/opinion/media-message-undermines-islamic-charities

Help find Scotland’s missing million voters

Martin Sime explains why voluntary organisations should help encourage Scots to register to vote and have their say in the referendum

https://tfn.scot/opinion/help-find-scotlands-missing-million-voters

Call for energy charter to protect low-income families

Scottish MP calls for energy companies to stop excessive charges for prepaid meter users

https://tfn.scot/news/call-for-energy-users-charter-to-protect-low-income-families

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