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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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Some people thought lockdown would change the way citizens access services - they were wrong
We recognise that different people want different channels and offering choice is paramount to what we do
OPINION 10 June 2024 by Derek Mitchell
 
Micro vs long-term volunteering: finding a role that fits
Volunteer Week: Brian Reeves on lessons that can be learnt in Scotland following a successful experiment in micro-volunteering down south
OPINION 7 June 2024 by Brian Reeves
 
As the EU elections approach, can we be European if not in the European Union?
What role does the UK play not just in a post Brexit Europe but also across the globe?
OPINION 5 June 2024 by Irene Oldfather
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Fair Funding is essential for sustainable volunteering
Volunteers Week: we need a clear commitment to Fair Funding says Sarah Latto
OPINION 3 June 2024 by Sarah Latto
 
For the sake of the children              
Children should be supported to keep in touch with both parents after separation, whenever it is safe and possible for them to do so, says Anne Gibson at Relationships Scotland
OPINION 31 May 2024 by Anne Gibson
 
Remembering the week everyone hated us
CAS chief executive Derek Mitchell on being at the heart of a Twitter storm
OPINION 28 May 2024 by Derek Mitchell
 
New podcast launches for the voluntary sector: ‘Listening and Learning Together’
Sponsored content: The Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) have launched ‘Listening and Learning Together – the IVAR podcast’.
OPINION 21 May 2024 Sponsored content
 
The never-ending story of Citizens Advice
For five years I’ve had the privilege to help tell the stories of Citizens Advice in Scotland. As I prepare to move on to a new role, I’ve been reflecting on the stories that will stay with me.
OPINION 20 May 2024 by Kieron Higgins
 
A tax on volunteering? PVG fee proposal raises concerns
Proposed charges would be devastating for the many who rely on volunteer led services
OPINION 17 May 2024 by Sarah Latto
 
Working together to transform our community
Lindsay Banks on the work of the Newton Stewart Initiative
OPINION 15 May 2024 by Lindsay Banks
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.

Read it here
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