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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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Mixed feelings about social care sleep-over ruling

OPINION 17 July 2018 Guest post
Health & Social Care
Edel Harris is relieved not to be facing a crippling back-pay bill but says social care workers must be valued more highly

https://tfn.scot/opinion/mixed-feelings-about-social-care-sleep-over-ruling

Scotland can lead the way on social enterprise

OPINION 27 July 2018 Guest post
Management
Robin Fallas looks forward to the Social Enterprise World Forum, and reflects on how the sector has developed over the past decade

https://tfn.scot/opinion/scotland-can-lead-the-way-on-social-enterprise

Using impact data to build brand credibility and sustainable growth

OPINION 3 August 2018 Guest post
Management
Karen Lynch looks at the power of data as she prepares to attend this year's Social Enterprise World Forum in Edinburgh

https://tfn.scot/opinion/using-impact-data-to-build-brand-credibility-and-sustainable-growth

Tourism volunteers celebrated

NEWS 7 December 2020 by Gareth Jones
Culture & Leisure
The efforts of the helpers have been marked as part of International Volunteers Day 2020

https://tfn.scot/news/tourism-volunteers-celebrated

Stars out in force for charity sci-fi con 2021

NEWS 10 March 2021 by Rab Armour
Health & Social Care
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This year the event takes place virtually

https://tfn.scot/news/stars-out-in-force-for-charity-sci-fi-con-2021

New vaccine fund aims to Give the World a Shot

NEWS 22 March 2021 by Gareth Jones
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
A new campaign has been launched which aims to support two billion Covid-19 vaccinations

https://tfn.scot/news/new-vaccine-fund-aims-to-give-the-world-a-shot

Fundraising body apologises over response to sexual harassment allegations

NEWS 26 March 2021 by Gareth Jones
Management
Funding & Finance
The Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIoF) has issued an apology to women "who have been let down" and has created an action plan aimed at improving how it responds

https://tfn.scot/news/fundraising-body-apologises-over-response-to-sexual-harassment-allegations

Why do we need a third sector anyway?

OPINION 19 August 2015 by Susan Smith
Social Justice & Poverty
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Susan Smith argues that creating a fairer society requires a third sector willing to mount a challenge to growing external criticism

https://tfn.scot/opinion/why-do-we-need-a-third-sector-anyway

Opening your home and heart to those fleeing persecution

OPINION 9 September 2015 Guest post
Regeneration & Housing
Rosie Kane, a former MSP, writes for TFN on her positive experience of taking in a refugee woman and child

https://tfn.scot/opinion/opening-your-home-and-heart-to-those-fleeing-persecution

Daily coronavirus roundup for third sector, Thursday 23 July

FEATURE 23 July 2020 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
The latest news from Scotland's voluntary sector #NeverMoreNeeded

https://tfn.scot/features/daily-coronavirus-roundup-for-third-sector-thursday-23-july

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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.