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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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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
 
We must focus on workforce of tomorrow
Craig Wilson at The Prince's Trust says now more than ever the country must look to its youth
OPINION 17 July 2020 by TFN
 
Sharpening your skills during the Covid crisis
Diane Cooper on how the Open University can help you keep learning
OPINION 6 July 2020 Guest post
 
No-one should be left behind
Sean Duffy local and regional solutions are needed to help communities recover from Covid-19
OPINION 22 June 2020 Guest post
 
Normal is a long way off for those living with health conditions
Morna Simpkins says those who are shielding during the coronavirus pandemic still face a lot of uncertainty
OPINION 4 June 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.

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