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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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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
OPINION 1 December 2020 Guest post
 
It's all about the craic
Susan Smith explores how community groups build relationships and why they are #NeverMoreNeeded than right now
OPINION 12 October 2020 by Susan Smith
 
Critical financial aid extended for victims of crime
The Victims’ Fund provides a financial lifeline to many vulnerable victims across the country
OPINION 8 October 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
The Kickstart needed for Generation Z?
Lorna Forrest discusses the new Kickstart initiative and reveals how voluntary sector organisations can get involved
OPINION 1 October 2020 Guest post
 
Supporting student carers
Scott Lafferty discusses the importance of giving young carers the support they need to excel academically
OPINION 18 September 2020 Guest post
 
Save Your Outdoor Centres – they are Never More Needed than now
Liz Smith MSP on why she’s championing the Save Your Outdoor Centres campaign in the Scottish Parliament
OPINION 14 September 2020 Guest post
 
Why do we still not trust families to manage a decent income?
SallyAnn Kelly argues that the Scottish Government’s failure to deliver the Scottish Child Payment undermines the rights of children. #NeverMoreNeeded
OPINION 8 September 2020 Guest post
 
35 years of vital support
Kate Wallace reflects on how Victim Support Scotland has changed as the charity marks a milestone anniversary
OPINION 4 September 2020 Guest post
 
Meeting the challenges of the post-lockdown world
Janet Haugh stresses that for thousands of people across Scotland there isn’t really a ‘normal’ life to return to
OPINION 13 August 2020 Guest post
 
Technology must be open to all
Jessica Clark analyses new research which shows many people in Scotland misunderstand technology
OPINION 30 July 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.

Read it here
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