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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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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
 
Scottish Mental Health Law Review – my experience so far
Karen Martin on the challenges of the Scottish Mental Health Law Review
OPINION 19 March 2020 Guest post
 
Coronavirus advice for volunteers
George Thomson gives practical guidance on the health and wellbeing of volunteers
OPINION 18 March 2020 Guest post
 
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
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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