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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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Putting values into practice
Social justice secretary Shona Robison MSP outlines the new procurement strategy for Social Security Scotland
OPINION 8 September 2021 by Shona Robison
 
Dignity, fairness and respect
Morna Simpkins, director of MS Society Scotland, and Tanith Muller, chair of Neurological Alliance of Scotland have penned an open letter highlighting how cruel the 20m rule is
OPINION 7 September 2021 by Morna Simpkins
 
#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
 
Naloxone - a life-saving antidote for opioid overdose
The Scottish Government's Minister for Drugs Policy, Angela Constance MSP, on the importance of Naloxone
OPINION 30 August 2021 by Angela Constance MSP
 
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
 
Shaped by lived experience; inspired by hope and recovery
Penumbra's Courtney Amesbury Cooke on supporting people in recovery from Alcohol Related Brain Damage
OPINION 13 July 2021 by Courtney Amesbury Cooke
 
How trusts and foundations can help create a mentally healthy Scotland
Richard Rutnagur talks about the crucial role trusts and foundations can play in closing the gap on mental health inequalities
OPINION 29 June 2021 by Richard Rutnagur
 
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
 
Poll: mandatory Covid vaccines for care home staff?
POLL 18 June 2021 by TFN
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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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