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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Giving our communities a voice to help protect and improve Scotland’s environment for the future
Find out about the work of the Environmental Standards Scotland
OPINION 9 August 2024 by Jamie McGrandles
 
A record number of women have been voted into the House of Commons: but how can we ensure gender equality remains a priority?
"Build the policy infrastructure and support that women in leadership need, then we can truly bring equal representation of women’s views and priorities to our democracy"
OPINION 8 August 2024 by Judith Davey-Cole and Margaret Casely-Hayford
 
New policy opportunities with a new UK Government 
Duncan Thorp assesses the opportunities ahead that come with a change of government
OPINION 30 July 2024 by Duncan Thorp
 
The transformative power of campaigning: setting the legislative agenda
The first King's Speech of the new Parliament showcased the profound impact that campaigning can have on shaping legislation.
OPINION 23 July 2024 by Seth Farsides
 
Voluntary groups should take part in consultation launched on sector funding
Collette Stevenson MSP calls for Scotland’s third sector to share views on funding processes
OPINION 18 July 2024 by Collette Stevenson MSP
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Framing resistance and capturing radical ideas
Vilte Vaitkute on media co-op’s 20th anniversary celebrations
OPINION 16 July 2024 by Vilte Vaitkute
 
Celebrating Scotland’s voluntary sector
Ahead of the 2024 Charity Awards, June Pennykid, managing director of Keegan and Pennykid, reflects on the importance of Scotland’s voluntary sector
OPINION 18 June 2024 SCVO partner
 
Happy Daze – the way we were
Ken Barlow on the success of project using nostalgia to bring a community together
OPINION 17 June 2024 by Ken Barlow
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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
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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