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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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Mentoring gives looked after young people hope for the future

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

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

Should charities only hold ethical investments?

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

Want to win your campaign? Get a lawyer!

​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

Daily coronavirus roundup for third sector, Monday 27 July

The sector is showing why it is #NeverMoreNeeded

https://tfn.scot/features/daily-coronavirus-roundup-for-third-sector-monday-27-july

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

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

Parents of children with life-limiting conditions in vaccine priority plea

Kindred has said lockdown has had a devastating impact on the families

https://tfn.scot/lists/parents-of-children-with-life-limiting-conditions-in-vaccine-priority-plea

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