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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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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
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 20 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 30 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 29 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 29 April 2021 Guest post
 
Independent living in Scotland: is there enough provision for people with learning difficulties?
Charlie Pears-Wallace examines what more needs to be done to better meet the housing requirements of those with disabilities
OPINION 22 April 2021 by Charlie Pears-Wallace
 
Who will you vote for in your constituency on May 6?
POLL 20 April 2021 by TFN
5 comments
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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