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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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Honours for voluntary sector heroes
The Queen’s Birthday Honours List was revealed at the weekend, and there was a focus on those who’ve supported the community
FEATURE 12 October 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
World Mental Health Day ever more poignant after Covid-19 crisis
A social enterprise has issued a rallying call for people to take one day at a time and to reach out for help in times of fragile mental health
NEWS 9 October 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity that tackles isolation re-opens its doors
Give a Dog a Bone allows older people to meet each other and interact with dogs
NEWS 9 October 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
New mental health resource launches for citizens of Edinburgh
iThrive is an online space that contains information about mental health and wellbeing
NEWS 9 October 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
A great future built on historical foundations
Mark O’Donnell explains why Royal Blind and Scottish War Blinded changed their named – and why the third sector is #NeverMoreNeeded
OPINION 8 October 2020 Guest post
 
New name and vision for one of Scotland's oldest charities
200 year old charity is renamed
NEWS 8 October 2020 by Graham Martin
 
Coping with stress during Covid-19
A new study has detailed the methods of how people are getting by during the coronavirus pandemic
NEWS 8 October 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity calls for step-change to tackle malnutrition among older Scots
A new study has highlighted the critical role played by third sector in identifying older age adults at risk of malnourishment
NEWS 7 October 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Former rugby star becomes charity patron
Gareth Thomas has been appointed to the role at Terence Higgins Trust after speaking about being diagnosed with HIV
NEWS 7 October 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Covid causes devastation in social care support
Research shows people have experienced either a reduction or a complete withdrawal of social care support at home
NEWS 6 October 2020 by Graham Martin
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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