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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

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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Why youth work should campaign more

Dr Lisa Whittaker outlines some of the challenges facing the youth work sector over the next five years

https://tfn.scot/opinion/youth-work-should-rediscover-its-campaigning-side

Are you a podcaster, writer, storyteller, filmmaker or photojournalist interested in sharing positive stories of community climate action, social justice or climate solutions? SCCAN is offering seven mini-grants of £250 each to support seven projects focused on climate action and climate justice from storytellers who would like to contribute to SCCAN’s Storytellers Collective. The Storytellers Collective is a growing group of Scotland-based storytellers whose aim is to give voice to inspiring stories of community-led climate action. We want to engage wider audiences in conversations around positive actions and visions for a just transition into a better tomorrow for communities around Scotland. What will they fund?- Podcast episodes to be published in 1000 Better Stories- Short blogs to be published in 1000 Better Stories. These could include short films and photo essays. - Other formats are also welcome such as audio walks, comic strips, illustration or mixed media, as long they tell a story. You must be based in Scotland and your proposed story idea must include one of these criteria:- Community-led climate action- Social justice - Climate solutions.And at least one of these topics:- About or involving a member of SCCAN- Engaging less heard communities/giving voice to underrepresented communities (geographically, socially, young people)

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000001KXTuMAO/sccan-storytelling-collective-mini-grant

Do we need 1,000 social care bodies for 5.3m people?

Theresa Shearer says the foundations the social care sector in Scotland are built on are cracking and the sector must start talking about change

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-thousand-social-care-bodies-for-5.3m-people-is-a-lot

Courage: lead by channeling that child-like zest for a challenge

Mark Kelvin is learning from some of his own childhood good qualities in his bid to be a successful third sector leader

https://tfn.scot/opinion/courage-lead-by-channeling-that-child-like-zest-for-a-challenge

Cabinet secretary will speak at free Cyber Resilience for the Third Sector Conference

Ensuring your organisation is prepared for a cyber attack is easier than you might think

https://tfn.scot/opinion/cabinet-secretary-for-justice-and-home-affairs-speaking-at-free-cyber-resilience-for-the-third-sector-conference

How charities can ensure they are GDPR compliant

Val Surgenor takes a closer look at the impact of the general data protection regulation (GDPR) on fundraising and marketing.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/how-charities-can-ensure-they-are-gdpr-compliant

The referendum – can we all be winners?

Adrienne Airlie, chief executive of Martin Aitken & Co, questions which referendum outcome would be best for the third sector

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-referendum-can-we-all-be-winners

Honour for youngest MND sufferer

Scotland’s youngest MND sufferer has been named a Point of Light after turning her terminal disease into an opportunity to help others

https://tfn.scot/news/honour-for-youngest-mnd-sufferer

Podium.me – the voice of the under 20s

Camilla Byk, editor of Podium.me, explains how this unique site is giving voice to the views of young reporters across the UK

https://tfn.scot/opinion/podium.me-the-voice-of-under-20s

Charity challenges Joyce after “poverty porn” jibe

Controversial MP calls charity supporters "foodbank fetishists"

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-challenges-joyce-after-poverty-porn-jibe