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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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.

 
Kirsten Hogg analyses the first minister’s commitments towards the voluntary sector, based on his address to the Gathering 2023

 
Prioritisation of time and personal energy is essential for effectiveness, says Martin Crewe

 
Dr Mhairi Crawford says that inclusivity expands beyond the boundaries of a textbook 

 
Scotland is gearing up to host a major conference shining a light on workplace equality and diversity, highlighting the potential advantages of these forward-thinking strategies

 
June Pennykid celebrates the sector on her return to the Gathering

 
CCPS CEO Rachel Cackett reflects on the disappointments and successes of the 4 Steps to Fair Work campaign – and what its emerging movement can do next in its fight for social justice

 
Ruth Boyle outlines the policy demands of this year's cross-organisation Challenge Poverty Week, and says it's time to build a fairer, greener country 

 
2023 marks several historic milestones that profoundly reshaped the landscape for LGBTQ+ communities

 
New paper focuses on access to justice for economic, social, cultural and environmental rights.

 
One of the aims was to understand the impact imprisonment has on the whole family in order to reduce stigma and social isolation