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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.

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Volunteering in education and skills: our recommendations for change
Sarah Latto on the contribution of volunteering to learning and development
OPINION 5 September 2024 by Sarah Latto
 
Coming together to turn black clouds to blue skies
Self-Harm Network Scotland has been providing support to thousands of people
OPINION 4 September 2024 by Tina Koenig
 
Statisticians for Society: empowering charities through data
Sponsored content: Statisticians for Society is a pro bono initiative that connects professional statisticians with charitable organisations, providing vital support at no cost
OPINION 3 September 2024 Sponsored content
 
Pith o’ sense, an’ pride o’ worth
Sponsored content: nominations for The Robert Burns Humanitarian Award are now open
OPINION 2 September 2024 Sponsored content
 
When it comes to debt advice, don’t waste money you don’t need to
Pauline Allan on a specialist service that’s available free of charge
OPINION 26 August 2024 by Pauline Allan
 
Keep renting right: the importance of good enforcement
The Housing Bill promises big things, but we need a better enforcement system.
OPINION 12 August 2024 by Aoife Deery
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We want to be the sector’s window to Whitehall
Scottish secretary Ian Murray outlines the new UK Government’s pledges to charities
OPINION 9 August 2024 by Ian Murray
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Time for joined-up solutions on accessible housing and social care crises
Lorna Cameron says accessible housing is a human right denied to thousands of Scots with disabilities.
OPINION 8 August 2024 by Lorna Cameron
 
Parents can have a vital role in supporting their children’s mental health
Harriet Inglis on the vital help that is always available for those bringing up children
OPINION 6 August 2024 by Harriet Inglis
 
The Scottish Child Payment leads the way in the fight against child poverty 
Erica Young on the impact and the potential of a vital scheme that was long campaigned for by charities
OPINION 5 August 2024 by Erica Young
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.

Read it here
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