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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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Let’s unleash the power of the third sector
SallyAnn Kelly says we need a fundamental shift in the relationship between the state and the third sector
OPINION 12 March 2020 Guest post
 
Why it’s time to challenge the perception of adult social care
Lorraine Gray discusses the many misconceptions around working in social care
OPINION 12 March 2020 Guest post
 
I lost my faith when I lost my husband
Anne Kennedy speaks to Penumbra recovery practitioner Dan Mushens about her relationship with alcohol, grieving for her husband and losing her faith
OPINION 11 March 2020 Guest post
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Virus challenge shows creeping ageism in society
Dr Donald Macaskill despairs about certain responses to the Coronavirus, and believes the days ahead will shape us as a society
OPINION 10 March 2020 Guest post
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Helping to make lasting change
Jonny Kinross details the Grassmarket Community Project's approach to creating community
OPINION 17 February 2020 Guest post
 
Volunteering - what do you see?
George Thomson examines what is a key period for volunteering in Scotland
OPINION 14 February 2020 Guest post
 
Calling on third sector organisations to become Carer Positive Employers
Sue McLintock gives advice on how to embrace carers in the workplace
OPINION 13 February 2020 Guest post
 
Embracing change and moving forward
Dan Mushens reflects on the need to embrace change within health and social care
OPINION 12 February 2020 Guest post
 
By reconnecting we can end loneliness
Alan Reid says that planning is key in the bid to get communities more active and connected
OPINION 4 February 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Walking to a happier Scotland
Ian Findlay previews Paths For All's involvement at The Gathering this year, with an aim of helping voluntary sector staff become more active
OPINION 4 February 2020 Guest post
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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