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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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Let’s unleash the power of the third sector
SallyAnn Kelly says we need a fundamental shift in the relationship between the state and the third sector
OPINION 12 March 2020 Guest post
 
Why it’s time to challenge the perception of adult social care
Lorraine Gray discusses the many misconceptions around working in social care
OPINION 12 March 2020 Guest post
 
Vulnerable must be prioritised in coronavirus response
The Alliance has said bodies across Scotland must work together to ensure support is there for the country’s most vulnerable
NEWS 12 March 2020 by Gareth Jones
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Budget’s coronavirus measures “should be permanent”
Charities say moves to protect workers show “fundamental flaws” of Universal Credit.
NEWS 11 March 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Cancer charity in hand sanitiser plea
Ayrshire Cancer Support has saw its supplies dwindle and is unable to replace them due to panic buying
NEWS 11 March 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Charities pledge £100m for coronavirus research
The money will be used to speed up the development of treatments.
NEWS 11 March 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
I lost my faith when I lost my husband
Anne Kennedy speaks to Penumbra recovery practitioner Dan Mushens about her relationship with alcohol, grieving for her husband and losing her faith
OPINION 11 March 2020 Guest post
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Charity conferences cancelled over coronavirus
Diabetes UK and the Microbiology Society will not go ahead with planned events in Scotland.
NEWS 10 March 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Concerns over advocacy reforms
The Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance has said it has significant concerns over tendering for the new social security system
NEWS 10 March 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Virus challenge shows creeping ageism in society
Dr Donald Macaskill despairs about certain responses to the Coronavirus, and believes the days ahead will shape us as a society
OPINION 10 March 2020 Guest post
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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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