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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Blueprint for workplace equality: Scottish employers invited to flagship conference 
Scotland is gearing up to host a major conference shining a light on workplace equality and diversity, highlighting the potential advantages of these forward-thinking strategies
OPINION 30 October 2023 Sponsored content
 
Thank goodness you’re here!   
June Pennykid celebrates the sector on her return to the Gathering
OPINION 27 October 2023 by June Pennykid
 
The door is open - now we need to push it a bit further 
CCPS CEO Rachel Cackett reflects on the disappointments and successes of the 4 Steps to Fair Work campaign – and what its emerging movement can do next in its fight for social justice
OPINION 13 October 2023 by Rachel Cackett
 
A Scotland free from poverty is possible 
Ruth Boyle outlines the policy demands of this year's cross-organisation Challenge Poverty Week, and says it's time to build a fairer, greener country 
OPINION 3 October 2023 by Ruth Boyle
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Change is a marathon, not a sprint: reflecting on 20 years 
2023 marks several historic milestones that profoundly reshaped the landscape for LGBTQ+ communities
OPINION 3 October 2023 by Dr Mhairi Crawford
 
Access to justice for all 
New paper focuses on access to justice for economic, social, cultural and environmental rights.
OPINION 21 September 2023 by Eleanor Deeming Johnstone
 
Families Outside delivers training package with session at Glasgow prison 
One of the aims was to understand the impact imprisonment has on the whole family in order to reduce stigma and social isolation
OPINION 18 September 2023 by Jazmine Bennett
 
Creating mentally healthy schools 
Martin Crewe: We need to create positive learning spaces in our schools where relationships can be nurtured and learning enhanced
OPINION 13 September 2023 by Martin Crewe
 
Find how your organisation could save through the National Charity Tender
Sponsored content: Utility Aid's National Charity Tender Scheme
OPINION 13 September 2023 Sponsored content
 
Nominate now for the Robert Burns Humanitarian Award 
Sponsored content: honour is bestowed annually on a group or individual who shows selflessness and dedication in a bid to save, enrich or improve the lives of others
OPINION 8 September 2023 Sponsored content
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a look at how the sector is progressing in inclusion, diversity, equality and environmentalism - what more can be done to further these aims, featuring a wealth of expert opinion, advice and reflection.

Read it here
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