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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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My journey out of addiction
Joe McCormack reveals he was always meant to work at Bethany Christian Trust
OPINION 30 September 2019 Guest post
1 comment
 
Making your volunteering more inclusive – why bother?
To mark National Inclusion Week, Brian Scott examines what can be done to help people into volunteering
OPINION 24 September 2019 Guest post
1 comment
 
Awareness campaign adds to open day success
Dan Mushens reflects on a busy spell for Penumbra's alcohol related brain damage (ARBD) services
OPINION 12 September 2019 Guest post
 
Let’s improve Scotland’s streets
Penny Morriss explains how simple improvements and better maintenance of streets can make all the difference to people
OPINION 10 September 2019 Guest post
 
Brexit: leaving no-one behind
​Tressa Burke on the implications of Brexit for those with disabilities and care services in Scotland
OPINION 6 September 2019 Guest post
 
Parliament prorogued amidst Brexit chaos - what happens now?
Craig Wilson looks at the implications of Prime Minister Johnson's prorogation of parliament, and the consequences of no deal for the voluntary sector
OPINION 30 August 2019 Guest post
 
Double standards in education reform?
​Lesley Scott looks at the drive to close the educational attainment gap, and examines if disabled people are being left behind
OPINION 29 August 2019 Guest post
 
Poll: do you suffer from imposter syndrome?
POLL 28 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
3 comments
 
Inclusivity in the city
Jan Savage looks at the positive impact of the We Are One Citizen and its potential contribution to inclusivity and equality in Scotland
OPINION 26 August 2019 Guest post
 
The answer to Scotland’s drug crisis lies in its communities
Eddie Nisbet calls for support for social enterprises who are delivering local public health services to exorcise Scotland’s drug-related demons
OPINION 5 August 2019 Guest post
1 comment
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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