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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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World's poorest suffer as wealthiest countries buy up vaccine supply
Global Covid fightback hampered by rich nations hoarding - calls have been made for a People's Vaccine
NEWS 15 December 2020 by Graham Martin
 
Charities view negative impacts of Covid-19 across communities
A new study from OSCR has provided a snapshot of how the voluntary sector is continuing to respond to coronavirus
NEWS 15 December 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Online mentoring has been a lifeline for Scottish veterans during lockdown
An unique online mentoring project run by a volunteering charity has had a significant impact on the veterans it helps
NEWS 15 December 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Digital youth platform proving to be a life saver
Enables young people to make contact and get vital support
NEWS 14 December 2020 by Robert Armour
 
First minister backs kindness campaign
The Scottish Government has announced a further £6m to help tackle loneliness and isolation
NEWS 14 December 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
It’s doable – so let’s do it
John Cassidy analyses Scottish Communities for Health and Wellbeing’s Blueprint for a Healthier Scotland and looks at how communities have responded to Covid-19
OPINION 14 December 2020 by John Cassidy
 
Fears as children report suicidal thoughts during pandemic
More support urgently needed
NEWS 14 December 2020 by Robert Armour
 
Health organisation names new chairman
Rob Murray will take up the chair post at Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS)
NEWS 11 December 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Carer centre funding model must change
Peter Minshall responds to a debate on third sector funding in the Scottish Parliament
OPINION 10 December 2020 by Peter Minshall
 
McAlpine questions support for vulnerable adults
Fears over how resource centres are supported
NEWS 10 December 2020 by Robert Armour
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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