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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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Report shows human rights ignored in delivery of public services during Covid-19
New research from Amnesty International and the Human Rights Consortium Scotland finds human rights were overlooked as major public service re-designs took place during the first lockdown
NEWS 25 May 2021 by Gareth Jones
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Hundreds get their walking shoes on for charity challenge
More than £17,000 was raised through Miles for Mikeysline
NEWS 25 May 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Plans for wellness park revealed
The new health destination is planned for Auchinleck in Ayrshire
NEWS 24 May 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Scottish charities call for summit to address Covid-19 impact on disabled people
The organisations have said urgent action is needed to examine the wide-ranging impacts of the virus and lockdown
NEWS 24 May 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Parity of esteem means parity of recognition
There was no mention of the voluntary sector in the recently announced Scottish Government cabinet portfolios - what does this mean?
OPINION 21 May 2021 by Anna Fowlie
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Charity sees encouraging rise in fostering
More people want to become foster parents
NEWS 21 May 2021 by Robert Armour
 
Positive volunteering for young people!
Anna Marta Sveisberga on how volunteering with Positive Help can make a real-life impact in a child's life
OPINION 20 May 2021 by Anna Marta Sveisberga
 
Importance of the sector stressed, as new Scottish Government cabinet revealed
The role of communities secretary has been axed in Nicola Sturgeon's new cabinet team
NEWS 20 May 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Hollywood star backs new mental health appeal
James McAvoy is amongst those behind a new fundraising campaign from the STV Children's Appeal
NEWS 20 May 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Partnership using social media to help football fans to connect
Big Hearts and Hearts FC have added a new initiative to their Football Memories project
NEWS 19 May 2021 by Gareth Jones
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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