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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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Breaking down barriers in sport for women
Lauren Pluss looks at the work going on to help women in Scotland to participate in sport
OPINION 4 April 2019 Guest post
 
Open-mindedness and the recovery journey
Dan Mushens examines whether those needing support are open-minded to change
OPINION 2 April 2019 Guest post
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Poll: should car speeds be limited to 70mph?
POLL 29 March 2019 by Graham Martin
5 comments
 
The hard work starts here
Dan Mushens reflects on his five years working at Penumbra and a recent excellent grade for his service
OPINION 21 March 2019 Guest post
1 comment
 
Devolved benefits delays will impact disabled Scots
Jeremy Balfour MSP says the Scottish Government had a chance to take control of the benefits system - and blew it
OPINION 15 March 2019 Guest post
1 comment
 
I drank so much I had to learn how to walk again
Glaswegian, George Robb talks to Dan Mushens about working in a prison, developing PTSD as a result of what he saw, and the effects of alcoholism
OPINION 14 March 2019 Guest post
 
The MoonWalk gives me confidence to talk about my cancer
Christine McLaughlin is urging other women to make a pledge to fundraise to mark International Women’s Day
OPINION 7 March 2019 Guest post
 
The needs of the care experienced are universal
Dr Rachel Happer on why the needs of those who have experienced care are universal
OPINION 22 February 2019 Guest post
 
Taking part in employability programme changed my life
Yiorgis Perris reveals how learning the skills required for employment helped him to flourish in the workplace
OPINION 15 February 2019 Guest post
 
Poll: Do we need social media watchdog to protect kids?
POLL 15 February 2019 by TFN
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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