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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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