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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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The Homeless World Cup is the perfect antidote to a dull Euro 2016 tournament

OPINION 12 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Social Justice & Poverty
Having just come back from Euro 2016 it is hard not to compare the Homeless World Cup with the the glitzy UEFA tournament. But to be honest it didn't take long.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-homeless-world-cup-is-the-perfect-antidote-to-euro-2016

Named Person: we can’t lose sight of the benefits of information sharing

OPINION 1 August 2016 Guest post
Health & Social Care
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Calum Munro explains why information sharing is at the heart of the Named Person law and must be retained

https://tfn.scot/opinion/named-person-we-cant-lose-sight-of-the-benefits-of-information-sharing

Mentoring gives looked after young people hope for the future

OPINION 19 August 2016 Guest post
Health & Social Care
Sharon McIntyre on how mentoring can change the lives of both the child and the mentor for the better

https://tfn.scot/opinion/mentoring-gives-looked-after-young-people-hope-for-the-future

Scanning the financial horizon

OPINION 21 February 2018 Guest post
Funding & Finance
Heather Lamont looks at a few recent headlines from the financial press and considers what they might mean for your charity’s finances.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/scanning-the-financial-horizon

Life saving work is what we do best

OPINION 27 March 2018 Guest post
Environment & International
Jamie Livingstone, head of Oxfam Scotland, says the charity's work in Yemen proves its worth amid recent media attention

https://tfn.scot/opinion/life-saving-work-is-what-we-are-best-at

Urgent calls for council tax revaluation

NEWS 8 February 2024 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#CostOfLivingCrisis
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“Foundations of Scottish society are being eroded” by local taxation failures

https://tfn.scot/news/government-facing-council-tax-revaluation-call

Scottish Refugee Council selected for Guardian Charity Appeal

NEWS 8 December 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
As part of the appeal, the newspaper will profile the charities’ vital work through articles and a film.

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-refugee-council-selected-for-guardian-charity-appeal

Trainees turn their back on addiction and look forward to the future

NEWS 29 September 2022 by Rab Armour
Health & Social Care
Ground-breaking scheme equips trainees for employment

https://tfn.scot/news/trainees-turn-their-back-on-addiction-and-look-forward-to-the-future

Scots aid charity provides vital lifeline in Ukraine

NEWS 13 October 2022 by Rab Armour
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
Wee Box Appeal goes the extra mile

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-aid-charity-provides-vital-lifeline-in-ukraine

Charity confirms Edinburgh urban farm set to close amid running costs crisis

NEWS 4 January 2023 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
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Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
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The site, which which gives volunteering opportunities to disadvantaged young people and adults, has warned that rising costs and lack of funding have forced this decision.

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-confirms-edinburgh-urban-farm-set-to-close-amid-running-costs-crisis

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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.