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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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Is your organisation supporting a good work-life balance?
Nikki Slowey calls on everyone to go home on time at least once during National Work Life Week
OPINION 15 September 2015 Guest post
 
Start the conversation about suicide
SAMH's Shona Straiton says we must be open when dealing with suicide
OPINION 10 September 2015 Guest post
2 comments
 
Should the DWP be sanctioned?
Martin Johnstone points out that when benefits claimants lie they get sanctioned, yet the DWP got away with hoodwinking the public with fake case studies
OPINION 2 September 2015 Guest post
 
Support for dealing with our last taboo
Melanie Hyndland runs a support group providing pastoral care to people and families who are dealing with terminal illness
OPINION 2 September 2015 Guest post
 
Age is no barrier to learning digital skills
​Joyce Lamont, manager of Dalmuir Online, tells how her Silver Surfers have a head start on the younger generation
OPINION 26 August 2015 Guest post
2 comments
 
Poll: should prostitution be fully decriminalised?
POLL 21 August 2015 by Graham Martin
29 comments
 
Why is Amnesty International colluding with women’s exploitation?
No Amnesty for men who exploit women, argues Catriona Grant
OPINION 19 August 2015 Guest post
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In defence of Amnesty’s stance: sex workers need rights
Molly Smith of SCOT-PEP on why she believes Amnesty's position on the sex trade is a step forward
OPINION 19 August 2015 Guest post
2 comments
 
RNIB Group should change its restructuring plans
Ian Welsh argues RNIB Group's restructuring plans are disempowering service users and underestimating the substance of post-referendum Scotland
OPINION 18 August 2015 Guest post
 
Using a creative approach to mental health
Instead of trying to change people, present opportunities which give them options in life, says StArt Again's founder Mhairi Sloan
OPINION 18 August 2015 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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