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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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Christie Commission 10 years on
Jim McCormick on why the Robertson Trust is exploring the impact of the Christie Commission 10 years on
OPINION 21st June 2021 Guest post
 
Poll: mandatory Covid vaccines for care home staff?
POLL 18th June 2021 by TFN
1 comment
 
Marking one year of Everyone Home
Martin Gavin tells of first year progress achieved by a unique coalition of organisations tackling homelessness
OPINION 9th June 2021 Guest post
 
Has Covid changed your career plans?
Gareth Jones looks at how lockdown has changed his views on life in the office
OPINION 8th June 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Do you support a four day working week - with no loss of pay?
POLL 4th June 2021 by Graham Martin
6 comments
 
Scotland is a nation of caring people who want to help others
New cabinet secretary for social justice, housing and local government Shona Robison thanks volunteers for their efforts
OPINION 3rd June 2021 by Shona Robison
 
Volunteers have played a key role during the pandemic
Michael McEwan on volunteering - and a project close to his heart
OPINION 1st June 2021 by Michael McEwan
 
Parity of esteem means parity of recognition
There was no mention of the voluntary sector in the recently announced Scottish Government cabinet portfolios - what does this mean?
OPINION 21st May 2021 by Anna Fowlie
1 comment
 
Positive volunteering for young people!
Anna Marta Sveisberga on how volunteering with Positive Help can make a real-life impact in a child's life
OPINION 20th May 2021 by Anna Marta Sveisberga
 
Scotland’s election manifestos: a mental health analysis
Gordon Johnston examines the commitments being made to mental health by Scottish political parties
OPINION 30th April 2021 by Gordon Johnston
 
Holyrood elections - how do the parties measure up on walking?
Ian McCall examines how committed politicians are to helping Scotland to 'Walk Back Better'
OPINION 29th April 2021 by Ian McCall
1 comment
 
Improving transitions to adulthood
Camphill Scotland and Inclusion Scotland review what commitments Holyrood candidates are making to support those with disabilities
OPINION 29th April 2021 Guest post
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