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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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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
2 comments
 
Marking one year of Everyone Home
Martin Gavin tells of first year progress achieved by a unique coalition of organisations tackling homelessness
OPINION 9 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 8 June 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Do you support a four day working week - with no loss of pay?
POLL 4 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 3 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 1 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 21 May 2021 by Anna Fowlie
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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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