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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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Finalists announced for humanitarian award
The Robert Burns Humanitarian Award recognises courage, commitment, inspiration and hands-on humanitarian efforts
NEWS 8 January 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Covid vaccine scams: charity issues warning
Con merchants asking for bank details and payments for jabs
NEWS 7 January 2021 by Graham Martin
 
Scottish charity set to host world’s biggest online Burns Supper
Scots comedian Janey Godley and Travis frontman Fran Healy among those who have a starring role
NEWS 7 January 2021 by Gareth Jones
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Covid-19 has ensured that digital has fast become part of our DNA
Jillian Milne reflects on how Covid-19 has affected the support Mindspace offers, and what the longer term impact of the pandemic will be
OPINION 7 January 2021 by Jillian Milne
 
Digital peer support helping people stay connected and well
A report from Scottish Recovery Network has shown how services have adapted to challenges presented by Covid-19
NEWS 7 January 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Mental health recovery is possible – even in lockdown
Face-to-face support has been stripped away, but mental health charity Penumbra is still looking after its community through the Covid pandemic
OPINION 6 January 2021 by Susan Smith
 
Deaf ambition for 2021
Janis McDonald says a major climate change summit in Glasgow this year provides the chance to highlight inclusive communication on a global stage
OPINION 6 January 2021 by Janis McDonald
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Look in on neighbours urges Age Scotland
Make sure to know elderly neighbours are coping says charity
NEWS 6 January 2021 by Robert Armour
 
Vital meals provision feeds Ayrshire children
Fund will enable free meals for kids across the region
NEWS 6 January 2021 by Robert Armour
 
Sector heroes feature heavily on New Year Honours List
Two thirds of those recognised in the annual list have undertaken outstanding work in their communities
NEWS 6 January 2021 by Gareth Jones
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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.

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