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Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
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TFN
 
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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 Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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Breathing new life into one of Scotland’s oldest social enterprises

FEATURE 18 January 2016 by Susan Smith
Management
St Andrews First Aid has been selling training services to the private sector for half a century, but thanks to Michelle Ferguson it's now in profit!

https://tfn.scot/features/first-aid-feature

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

Chief encounters: Chris Martin on taking risks and procrastinating

FEATURE 14 June 2016 by Alex Turnbull
Families & Young People
Chief executive of Callander Youth Project Trust Chris Martin won the Exceptional Employee award at the Scottish Charity Awards 2016

https://tfn.scot/features/chief-encounters-chris-martin-on-taking-risks-and-procrastinating

What does the future hold?

FEATURE 17 February 2014 by Alex Turnbull
Management
TFN asked six organisations from different areas to tell us their vision for the sector in 10 years’ time.

https://tfn.scot/features/what-does-the-future-hold

Holyrood 2021: what the voluntary sector wants

NEWS 4 May 2021 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#NeverMoreNeeded
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TFN's guide to charity election manifestos

https://tfn.scot/news/holyrood-2021-what-the-voluntary-sector-wants

Digital inclusion in the UK: how are things for 2023? 

Jason Railton
1 December 2023
Posted in
Let’s dive into some of the fascinating data and have a think about what it means for the organisations,We know that being digitally included is about frequent, sustained access to the internet and so a refreshed,What about skills? There is good news when it comes to skills.,It can feel overwhelming in the age of polycrisis to think about what we can do to support people that,The most pressing action we can take, however, is to keep going.

https://scvo.scot/p/86988/2023/12/01/digital-inclusion-in-the-uk-how-are-things-for-2023

10 top tips for enticing new trustees

Ilse Mackinnon
14 November 2014
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So what did I learn from existing trustees about encouraging new people to join up?,Concerns about personal liability, financial risks, and time commitment are big turn-offs.,Make sure your legal structure protects board members, be clear about what you expect from them, and,encouraging everyone equally. 6 Advertise in new places Advertising on goodmoves.org and in the local press,Try community centres, pubs, events listing papers such as the List or Skinny, social media.... and use

https://scvo.scot/p/6721/2014/11/14/10-top-tips-for-enticing-new-trustees

Democracy still failing too many people in Scotland

Press release
14 November 2014
Posted in
SCVO media release 14 November 2014 For immediate release TAP INTO ENERGY OF REFERENDUM & SMITH COMMISSION,Scotland, so that it works for the vulnerable people whose lives are most directly affected by decisions about,strong engagement with the Smith Commission, proves that there’s a big appetite among people to talk about,citizen juries in the Scottish Parliament to scrutinise new laws and policies and opening up debate about,organisations John Downie is available for interview and further comment, please call Charlotte McNeill, Press

https://scvo.scot/p/6734/2014/11/14/democracy-still-failing-too-many-people-in-scotland

Rhetoric on building a fairer Scotland needs to be matched with new way of working with charities

Press release
26 November 2014
Posted in
SCVO media comment 26 November 2014 Following the announcement of the Scottish Government’s legislative,is on the same page with its new legislative programme which recognises that prosperity is not just about,growing the economy, but about sharing wealth fairly to build thriving communities.,Read the First Minister's full speech To arrange further comment, please call Charlotte McNeill, Press

https://scvo.scot/p/6969/2014/11/26/rhetoric-on-building-a-fairer-scotland-needs-to-be-matched-with-new-way-of-working-with-charities

No let up in attack on the poor in Autumn Statement

Press release
4 December 2014
Posted in
SCVO media comment 4 December 2014 Welfare changes causing depression, fear & destitution SCVO's latest,Errors and a lack of knowledge among some Department for Work and Pensions staff about benefit changes,third sector organisations To arrange further comment, please call Charlotte McNeill, Communications & Press

https://scvo.scot/p/7150/2014/12/04/no-let-up-in-attack-on-the-poor-in-autumn-statement