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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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We love and loathe working in the third sector

A new major report into the third sector workplace has revealed the worries and triumphs that come with employment in the voluntary sector

https://tfn.scot/features/working-in-the-third-sector-is-a-double-edged-sword

£2m to create an army of digital champions

Digital champions will help older people, the disabled and unemployed people who are not skilled at using the internet

https://tfn.scot/news/2m-to-create-an-army-of-digital-champions

Pensions need not create a crisis for your charity

Karen Wright who manages the SCVO Payroll Service gives some advice to smaller voluntary organisations.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/pensions-need-not-create-a-crisis-for-your-charity

Volunteer - you won’t lose your benefits

New guidance produced by Scottish charities and the UK government clarifies the rules around volunteering when on benefits

https://tfn.scot/news/volunteering-wont-affect-your-benefits

Charity calls for crackdown on big bad bosses

Pandemic has allowed some bad bosses to run amok

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-calls-for-crackdown-on-big-bad-bosses

Charities vie for votes in funding contest

The finalists of the National Lottery Awards have been revealed - with six Scottish groups hoping for a funding boost

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-vie-for-votes-in-funding-contest

Football themed homeless complex could save lives

The Change Centre would see those struggling with homelessness work and live in a new social enterprise setting

https://tfn.scot/news/football-themed-homeless-complex-could-save-lives

Charities welcome commencement of new hunting legislation

The Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 came into force October 3, 2023. 

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-welcome-commencement-of-new-hunting-legislation

Homeless bot is a first for Scottish charity

The Ask Alex bot aims to educate the public about the reasons for youth homelessness via Facebook Messenger

https://tfn.scot/news/homeless-bot-is-a-first-for-scottish-charity

Edinburgh social enterprise closes its doors forever

It was once one of Scotland's most successful social enterprises, but the Engine Shed has now decided to permanently close

https://tfn.scot/news/edinburgh-social-enterprise-closes-its-doors-forever