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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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It’s doable – so let’s do it
John Cassidy analyses Scottish Communities for Health and Wellbeing’s Blueprint for a Healthier Scotland and looks at how communities have responded to Covid-19
OPINION 14 December 2020 by John Cassidy
 
Carer centre funding model must change
Peter Minshall responds to a debate on third sector funding in the Scottish Parliament
OPINION 10 December 2020 by Peter Minshall
 
Fair treatment for those with MS is as important as ever
Morna Simpkins reflects on this year and looks forward to 2021
OPINION 8 December 2020 by Morna Simpkins
 
New year, new immigration rules: What organisations need to know
Dr Rebecca Zahn details the new issues organisations may face with immigration post-Brexit
OPINION 8 December 2020 by Rebecca Zahn
 
Voluntary sector has shown how vital it is: it must now be valued accordingly
To coincide with an important Scottish parliamentary debate, Ruth Maguire MSP write on why charities are #NeverMoreNeeded
OPINION 1 December 2020 Guest post
 
Our most challenging year yet
John MacMillan reflects on the challenges the Eric Liddell Centre has faced in its 40th year
OPINION 16 November 2020 by John MacMillan
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How do we get through winter together?
Sophie Bridger says little acts of kindness can make a big difference
OPINION 13 November 2020 by Sophie Bridger
 
The sector has a powerful role to play in supporting people who self-harm
Rachel Cackett says it’s even more pressing that action is taken to improve understanding of self-harm, reduce stigma and strengthen support
OPINION 12 November 2020 by Rachel Cackett
 
Way to go – leaning into change through lockdown
Fear of change is natural but we owe it to our communities to overcome it says Jacqui Taylor
OPINION 9 November 2020 Guest post
 
We want people to have confidence in social security system
Shirley-Anne Somerville details progress made in creating Scotland's new social security system
OPINION 29 October 2020 by Shirley-Anne Somerville
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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