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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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How do we get through winter together?
Sophie Bridger says little acts of kindness can make a big difference
OPINION 13 November 2020 by Sophie Bridger
 
Charity gains award for partnership with local school
North Edinburgh Dementia Care and Craigentinny Primary School saw children with autism interact with day centre visitors
NEWS 12 November 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
The sector has a powerful role to play in supporting people who self-harm
Rachel Cackett says it’s even more pressing that action is taken to improve understanding of self-harm, reduce stigma and strengthen support
OPINION 12 November 2020 by Rachel Cackett
 
Iconic teacakes turn purple for pancreatic cancer
A limited-edition batch of Tunnock’s Tea Cakes have ditched their distinctive red and silver foil to be wrapped in purple
NEWS 11 November 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Sign up for charity's Santa Run
The Covid-19 crisis will not stop the fifth annual CHAS Santa Run
NEWS 11 November 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Tributes paid to mountain rescue hero
Stuart Ballantyne died this week after contracting Covid-19
NEWS 11 November 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
TFN up for prestigious magazine award
We've been shortlisted for our response to the Covid crisis
NEWS 10 November 2020 by Graham Martin
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Plea to fight loneliness as Scots head into winter
Charity wants government action
NEWS 10 November 2020 by Robert Armour
 
Crisis support funding surpasses £6m milestone
Support to help organisations get 'winter ready' is still available
NEWS 9 November 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Way to go – leaning into change through lockdown
Fear of change is natural but we owe it to our communities to overcome it says Jacqui Taylor
OPINION 9 November 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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