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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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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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Breaking the system that makes us sad
Susan Smith: We need to ensure the Christie Commission vision becomes a reality
OPINION 13 July 2021 by Susan Smith
 
How has furlough affected your organisation?
Sheghley Ogilvie examines the impact of furlough on the voluntary sector, and is looking for organisations to share their experiences of the scheme
OPINION 30 June 2021 by Sheghley Ogilvie
 
Do you support a four day working week - with no loss of pay?
POLL 4 June 2021 by Graham Martin
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TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2021-22

Expert advice from across the sector on how to weather the cost of living and running costs crises. These are the most challenging of times, but TFN's Guide 2022/23 will help you get through.

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