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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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#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
 
Poll: should Covid lockdown powers be made permanent?
POLL 20 August 2021 by Graham Martin
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Being patient as way to build back reserves
Alastair Davis on Social Investment Scotland's array of support for the sector.
OPINION 4 August 2021 by Alastair Davis
 
Could you help shape the future of fundraising?
OPINION 5 July 2021 by Dionne Denovan
 
Connecting funders and charities – never more needed?
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought disruption, challenge and change in pretty much every aspect of our lives - and there’s little doubt funders have responded to meet the challenges.
OPINION 5 July 2021 by Joanna McCreadie
 
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
 
Christie Commission 10 years on
Jim McCormick on why the Robertson Trust is exploring the impact of the Christie Commission 10 years on
OPINION 21 June 2021 Guest post
 
Financial support will help the voluntary sector bounce back from the pandemic
Melanie Hill pledges that the ScottishPower Foundation will continue to support organisations
OPINION 15 June 2021 by Melanie Hill
 
Business and the voluntary sector during the pandemic and beyond
Caroline McKenna explores the relationship between businesses and the voluntary sector during the pandemic and beyond
OPINION 11 June 2021 by Caroline McKenna
 
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 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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