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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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Our most challenging year yet

OPINION 16 November 2020 by John MacMillan
Management
Health & Social Care
#NeverMoreNeeded
1 comment
John MacMillan reflects on the challenges the Eric Liddell Centre has faced in its 40th year

https://tfn.scot/opinion/our-most-challenging-year-yet

Watch this space (very closely)

OPINION 18 December 2020 by Mhairi Snowden
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Mhairi Snowden says it is important that the voluntary sector prepares as much as it can for the impacts of Brexit

https://tfn.scot/opinion/watch-this-space-very-closely

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

Why the M-word (merger) can't be dirty anymore

OPINION 23 February 2021 by Susan Smith
Management
Funding & Finance
#NeverMoreNeeded
charity merger
Teenage Cancer Trust
Simon Community
Senscot
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

The third sector is third rate. Discuss

NEWS 26 August 2015 by Susan Smith
Social Justice & Poverty
3 comments
Third sector leaders debate whether Scottish charities are serving the public well enough

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

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

Peer Support: Together in a changing world

OPINION 1 May 2023 by Holly Hendry
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
This week is Maternal Mental Health week

https://tfn.scot/opinion/peer-support-together-in-a-changing-world

Save Your Outdoor Centres – they are Never More Needed than now

OPINION 14 September 2020 Guest post
Families & Young People
Liz Smith MSP on why she’s championing the Save Your Outdoor Centres campaign in the Scottish Parliament

https://tfn.scot/opinion/save-our-outdoor-centres-they-are-never-more-needed-than-now

What's climate change got to do with it?

OPINION 10 May 2021 by Susan Smith
Management
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Climate Change
Net Zero
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

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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.