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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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Voluntary sector coronavirus heroes

FEATURE 22 May 2020 by Gareth Jones
Families & Young People
In the penultimate part of our feature, we highlight more staff and volunteers who are going the extra mile to help communities #NeverMoreNeeded

https://tfn.scot/features/voluntary-sector-coronavirus-heroes

When spaces close, communities feel it: why Unity Hub matters in Glasgow’s east end

OPINION 7 May 2026 by Nkechi First
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
Nkechi First: “when traditional community infrastructure is under pressure, there is an opportunity for the third sector and communities to step forward and innovate”

https://tfn.scot/opinion/when-spaces-close-communities-feel-it-why-unity-hub-matters-in-glasgows-east-end

From warm words to transformational action

OPINION 11 May 2026 by Louise Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme is action - Louise Christie outlines why Scotland’s mental health system must move towards transformational change

https://tfn.scot/opinion/from-warm-words-to-transformational-action

When courtroom drama forgets about justice: what Netflix's Ikka gets wrong

OPINION 4 August 2026 by Ahsan Mustafa
Management
Culture & Leisure
Ahsan Mustafa compares fact with fiction

https://tfn.scot/opinion/when-courtroom-drama-forgets-about-justice-what-netflixs-ikka-gets-wrong

Hunter relaunches Kiltwalk with pledge to end child poverty

NEWS 17 November 2015 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Leading philanthropist aiming to end child poverty in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/hunter-relaunches-kiltwalk-with-pledge-to-end-child-poverty

As the EU elections approach, can we be European if not in the European Union?

OPINION 5 June 2024 by Irene Oldfather
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Regeneration & Housing
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What role does the UK play not just in a post Brexit Europe but also across the globe?

https://tfn.scot/opinion/as-the-eu-elections-approaches-can-we-be-european-if-not-in-the-european-union

Third sector must take control of fundraising

NEWS 22 September 2015 by Rab Armour
Management
Scotland's third sector must act decisively and take charge of fundraising to maintain the public's trust

https://tfn.scot/news/third-sector-must-take-control-of-fundraising

World leaders told: protect all our natural resources

NEWS 23 November 2015 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
The degradation of the world’s hatural resources must be halted if we are to stop the catastrophic effects of climate change

https://tfn.scot/news/world-leaders-told-protect-our-natural-resources

Scotland’s top youth worker has been named

NEWS 14 March 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Families & Young People
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20-year-old sports coach and mentor Natasha Kerr takes the title at the National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2016

https://tfn.scot/news/scotlands-top-youth-worker-has-been-named

Tackling fuel poverty will save NHS up to £80m

NEWS 29 March 2016 by Rab Armour
Regeneration & Housing
New project to raise awareness of fuel poverty among health professionals

https://tfn.scot/news/tackling-fuel-poverty-will-save-nhs-up-to-80m

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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.