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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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LGBT History Month: from Russia to Scotland, youth work changes lives
OPINION 21 February 2022 by Anya Keenan
 
A home with a heart
Ypeople's Caroline McLafferty on the charity's safe and supported accommodation.
OPINION 30 November 2021 by Caroline McLafferty
 
Engagement doesn’t have to mean formal
In the run up to CoProWeekScot 2021 next week, Scottish Recovery Network’s Holly Hendry reflects on the impact of formality on engagement
OPINION 16 November 2021 by Holly Hendry
 
From Covid to climate change - how community connection helps us in a crisis
Sophie Bridger ponders on whether lessons about community connection learnt in the pandemic can help us respond to the climate crisis?
OPINION 4 November 2021 by Sophie Bridger
 
The grassroots activity that provides the true foundations for a successful COP26 in Glasgow
Geoff Leask says we can all make a difference in making the planet a better place
OPINION 25 October 2021 by Geoff Leask
 
After Community Jobs Scotland – where next for voluntary sector employers?
Anna Fowlie says its vital that the voluntary sector continues to be involved in employability services across Scotland
OPINION 19 October 2021 by Anna Fowlie
 
Course paves the way for greater inclusion in the charity sector
Elaine Crichton details a new course that aims to create leaders of the future
OPINION 20 September 2021 by Elaine Crichton
 
#ChristiePlus10: Children and families must become the centre of re-imagined public services
#ChristiePlus10: a series of expert blogs reflecting on ten years since the publication of the Christie Commission.
OPINION 1 September 2021 by Mary Glasgow
 
Volunteering, the gift that keeps giving
Geoff Leask analyses the benefits of volunteering
OPINION 27 August 2021 by Geoff Leask
 
Poll: should Covid lockdown powers be made permanent?
POLL 20 August 2021 by Graham Martin
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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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