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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

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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Scottish Third Sector Tracker

Most recent findings Wave 7 findings - Winter 2023 Waves 1-6 summary report - Spring 2023 Wave 6 findings - Spring 2023 Find out more about the tracker and see results from the previous waves Frequently Asked Questions

https://scvo.scot/research/scottish-third-sector-tracker

Data ethics, risk, and privacy

You need to explain which lawful basis you are using in your privacy policy.,On the other hand, if you are trying to spot or interpret a trend, make sure you have enough data to support,a reliable conclusion.The risk of misinterpreting data: Make sure you don’t use data to support misleading,an overview of your responsibilities and links to further guidance.For more on data ethics, see this blog,Here are a few key steps to take: Educate and support team members who are working with data on how to

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/guides/data/data-ethics-risk-and-privacy

Support & learning

How to deliver digital services, tackle digital exclusion and develop digital skills HR information,eLearning Learn at your own pace, and at a time that suits you with these free modules Templates, model policies,& checklists Search SCVO's archive of useful templates, model policies & checklists SCVO Trustee Network,setting up or running a voluntary sector organisation Find out more Upcoming events Infrastructure support,Scotland’s Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs) Networks Make the most of professional connections and peer support

https://scvo.scot/support

How to be digital in community learning and development

OPINION 23 November 2014 by YouthLink Scotland

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discusses new guidance to help community and learning development organisations make good and safe use of digital

https://tfn.scot/opinion/digital-technology-principles-for-community-learning-and-development-sector

Government told to find out why charities aren’t making best use of technology

NEWS 30 November 2016 by Paul Cardwell

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Senior executives from Google and Twitter tell House of Lords committee on charities digital technology

https://tfn.scot/news/government-told-to-find-out-why-charities-arent-making-best-use-of-technolo

How to digitally dig your charity out of a hole

OPINION 17 February 2016 Guest post

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Jim Bowes says digital communications offers charities plenty of opportunity to rebuild public trust

https://tfn.scot/opinion/how-to-digitally-dig-your-charity-out-of-a-hole

Five ways charities can #ReclaimSocial for good in 2022

OPINION 7 February 2022 by Tereza Litsa

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The Reclaim Social movement, now in its fifth year, is on a mission to combat negativity on social media

https://tfn.scot/opinion/five-ways-charities-can-reclaimsocial-for-good-in-2022

Breaking the system that makes us sad

OPINION 13 July 2021 by Susan Smith

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#NeverMoreNeeded

Susan Smith: We need to ensure the Christie Commission vision becomes a reality

https://tfn.scot/opinion/breaking-the-system-that-makes-us-sad

Digital fears for charities over Facebook changes

NEWS 16 January 2018 by Gareth Jones

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It is unclear what effect a new policy by the social media giant will have on content created by third

https://tfn.scot/news/digital-uncertainty-for-charities-over-facebook-changes

Technology – are charities above the law?

OPINION 26 August 2015 Guest post

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Val Surgenor, partner at MacRoberts LLP, discusses some of the golden rules charities should follow to stay on the right side of the law

https://tfn.scot/opinion/technology-are-charities-above-the-law

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