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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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Self-directed support marks a new dawn for social care

FEATURE 28 March 2014 by Susan Smith
Health & Social Care
From 1 April, Scottish people have the legal right to control their own social care budget, a move that impacts on clients and care staff alike

https://tfn.scot/features/a-new-dawn-for-social-care

Scottish anti-abortion group denies links to religious extremists

NEWS 25 May 2022 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Questions have been asked about links between Compassion Scotland and American hate groups.

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-anti-abortion-group-denies-links-to-religious-extremists

Young people must shape our future, but the journey is only beginning

OPINION 17 September 2014 Guest post
Families & Young People
MSYP Louise Cameron says the chance to build on the level of participation of young people in the referendum is too good an opportunity to miss

https://tfn.scot/opinion/young-people-must-shape-our-future-but-the-journey-is-only-beginning

60,000 join World’s Big Sleep Out

NEWS 9 December 2019 by Gareth Jones
Families & Young People
Events calling for an end to homelessness took place in 52 cities across the world, with Scots amongst those taking part

https://tfn.scot/news/50000-join-worlds-big-sleep-out

Covid-19 fund donates over £7m to help those affected by domestic abuse

NEWS 17 March 2021 by Gareth Jones
Families & Young People
Funding & Finance
Women's Aid groups across the UK are set to benefit from the fund from insurance industry

https://tfn.scot/news/covid-19-fund-donates-over-7m-to-help-those-affected-by-domestic-abuse

Employers shouldn’t ditch offices after Covid

NEWS 13 August 2020 by Gareth Jones
Management
Flexibilty Works has produced new research which shows the majority of Scots would like to blend home working with being in the office

https://tfn.scot/news/employers-shouldnt-ditch-offices-after-covid

Why it’s time to challenge the perception of adult social care

OPINION 12 March 2020 Guest post
Health & Social Care
Lorraine Gray discusses the many misconceptions around working in social care

https://tfn.scot/opinion/why-its-time-to-challenge-the-perception-of-adult-social-care

From trust to action: how charities can innovate to bridge the giving gap

OPINION 2 September 2024 by Leila Hashemi
Leila Hashemi says the sector has to evolve alongside its supporters

https://tfn.scot/opinion/from-trust-to-action-how-charities-can-innovate-to-bridge-the-giving-gap

What are the top three recruitment challenges for small volunteer teams?

OPINION 12 January 2024 Sponsored content
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Health & Social Care
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Assemble on the importance of successful volunteer recruitment

https://tfn.scot/opinion/what-are-the-top-3-recruitment-challenges-for-small-volunteer-teams

Children in foster care learn to love Christmas once again through consistency and commitment  

OPINION 22 December 2025 by Sandy Mayhew
Families & Young People
Health & Social Care
Sandy Mayhew looks at the emotional toll the festive season can take

https://tfn.scot/opinion/children-in-foster-care-learn-to-love-christmas-once-again-through-consistency-and-commitment

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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.