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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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Daily coronavirus roundup for third sector, Monday 27 July

FEATURE 27 July 2020 by Gareth Jones
Families & Young People
The sector is showing why it is #NeverMoreNeeded

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

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

Struggling to survive never mind thrive

OPINION 21 March 2019 Guest post
Management
Helen Macneil: this is definitely the toughest operating environment we’ve faced in 30 years

https://tfn.scot/opinion/struggling-to-survive-never-mind-thrive

We must not fail to achieve Sustainable Development Goals

OPINION 8 July 2019 Guest post
Management
We will all benefit from sustainability says Dr Hartwig Pautz - but we must work harder to meet targets

https://tfn.scot/opinion/we-must-not-fail-to-achieve-sustainable-development-goals

We are the vulnerable sector

OPINION 14 February 2019 Guest post
Management
Rhona Cunningham says community organisations’ very existences are at risk without reform

https://tfn.scot/opinion/we-are-the-vulnerable-sector

We must save lives but also focus on prevention

OPINION 2 September 2025 by Louise Stewart
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Drug-related deaths may have dropped but much more preventative action is needed, says Louise Stewart

https://tfn.scot/opinion/we-must-save-lives-but-also-focus-on-prevention

Consolidation is key to enhancing grant support for women and vulnerable people in Scotland

OPINION 26 September 2025 by Andrew Tweedy
Management
Funding & Finance

https://tfn.scot/opinion/consolidation-is-key-to-enhancing-grant-support-for-women-and-vulnerable-people-in-scotland

Working no longer a reliable route out of poverty

NEWS 23 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
Families & Young People
More than half of those in the UK who are living below the poverty line live in a household with at least one adult in work

https://tfn.scot/news/working-no-longer-a-route-out-of-poverty

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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.