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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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Who will you vote for on the list on May 6?
POLL 20 April 2021 by TFN
 
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Duncan Thorp looks at bold pledges and initiatives to enhance and build our social enterprise movement.
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A year of lockdown organising - opportunities and challenges
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Big screen heroes? No thanks, we have the real deal
Never mind Tom Cruise - ordinary people have been the true stars of the pandemic, says Christine Carlin.
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Non-political? No thanks - let's make more noise
Baroness Stowell agrees with the Mail papers that charities must not challenge power - TFN editor Graham Martin disagrees
OPINION 18 December 2020 by Graham Martin
 
Voluntary sector has shown how vital it is: it must now be valued accordingly
To coincide with an important Scottish parliamentary debate, Ruth Maguire MSP write on why charities are #NeverMoreNeeded
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Keeping donors happy when your cause is out of the spotlight
SSPCA has found that if you look after your supporters, then they will look after you
OPINION 19 November 2020 Guest post
 
We must stand up to hate crime
Mike Findlay says its vital to think about how we can support the LGBT+ community as Pride Month draws to a close
OPINION 22 June 2020 Guest post
 
Should we now bring down statues which are linked to racism?
POLL 12 June 2020 by Graham Martin
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Seeing a way through the crisis for blind and partially sighted Scots
James Adams on how RNIB Scotland has responded to Covid 19
OPINION 18 May 2020 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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