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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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We must invest in communication for all
Janis McDonald says we need to treat deafness through a new inclusive communication strategy
OPINION 1 May 2020 Guest post
 
Third sector care and support: building a different future
After the Covid crisis, let's build a better social care system
OPINION 28 April 2020 Guest post
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Top tips for hosting a virtual board meeting
David Sole OBE and Dr Helen Rippon share their tips for hosting and attending virtual board meetings
OPINION 9 April 2020 Guest post
 
We shouldn’t pretend we aren’t human
Pat Armstrong reflects on how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting her personally and stresses the importance of thinking about your wellbeing
OPINION 9 April 2020 Guest post
 
Experiences like coronavirus change you forever
Nicola Welsh reflects on a feeling that the world is in hibernation as it copes with the pandemic, and hopes we all come out the other side stronger
OPINION 7 April 2020 Guest post
 
Covid-19: a journey from despair to hope
Rory Mair is in one of the Covid-19 highest risk groups - he tells how he fought despair by seeking solace in the efforts of his community
OPINION 3 April 2020 Guest post
 
Coronavirus will hit charities hard
Michelle Mitchell says Cancer Research UK has already had to scale back its work due to a decline in income
OPINION 31 March 2020 Guest post
 
Foodbanks are not essential – they must close, and for good
Pete Ritchie: foodbanks are the product of a previous, austerity-damned era - they must now be closed
OPINION 26 March 2020 Guest post
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A time like no other
Martin Crewe on living in the age of Covid-19
OPINION 25 March 2020 Guest post
 
Good news amid crisis as new youth fund launched
Ian McLaughlan conveys good news for the sector despite the ongoing coronavirus crisis
OPINION 24 March 2020 by Rab 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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