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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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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

Exposed: Scotland’s target-driven sanction regime

NEWS 26 August 2015 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
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​Sanctions appear arbitrary but are being driven by targets imposed on Jobcentre managers by the DWP

https://tfn.scot/news/exposed-scotlands-target-driven-sanction-regime

Utility Aid proud to be supporting SCVO’s village and community hall conference 

OPINION 26 April 2024 SCVO partner
Families & Young People
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Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Partner content: Emily Berry, partnership manager at Utility Aid, talks about the support it is providing to village and community halls across the country

https://tfn.scot/opinion/utility-aid-are-proud-to-be-supporting-scvos-village-and-community-hall-conference

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

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

Coronavirus roundup, 8 September 2020

FEATURE 8 September 2020 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
Update on what's happening in the third sector #NeverMoreNeeded

https://tfn.scot/features/coronavirus-roundup-8-september-2020

Social care charity highlights the efforts of its international volunteers

FEATURE 22 June 2021 by Gareth Jones
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
#NeverMoreNeeded
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Volunteers at Camphill communities have continued their support despite the pandemic and Brexit

https://tfn.scot/features/social-care-charity-highlights-the-impacts-of-its-international-volunteers

After the death of Jo Cox: racist rhetoric has deadly consequences

OPINION 20 June 2016 Guest post
Social Justice & Poverty
​Robina Qureshi from Positive Action In Housing says that both politicians and the media have created a toxic environment

https://tfn.scot/opinion/after-the-death-of-jo-cox-racist-rhetoric-has-consequences

Charity hits back at failed MP turned TV presenter's "migrant taxi service" comments

NEWS 29 July 2021 by Gareth Jones
Environment & International
The RNLI has faced criticism for its work in rescuing refugees out at sea

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-hits-back-at-failed-mp-turned-tv-presenters-migrant-taxi-service-comments

Exclusive: TV presenter’s charity role in doubt after Covid-19 comments

NEWS 5 August 2021 by Gareth Jones
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
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Neil Oliver said he would “cheerfully risk” catching the virus and claimed there is “another Battle of Britain being fought just now”

https://tfn.scot/news/exclusive-tv-presenters-charity-role-in-doubt-after-covid-19-comments

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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.