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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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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
 
You get to know to know the nuts and bolts of people’s lives
Dan Mushens shares his insight into how working closely with service users can lead to a unique understanding of their behaviours
OPINION 5 August 2019 Guest post
1 comment
 
Caring Activism offers tailored support
Peter Limbrick examines how the approach can help support people in Scotland
OPINION 29 July 2019 Guest post
1 comment
 
We need to talk about integration
​Ronnie Hill explains the practical application of social care integration
OPINION 25 July 2019 Guest post
 
Support on the streets for charity is breath taking
Judith Haw details her experience taking part in one of the more traditional methods of fundraising
OPINION 4 July 2019 Guest post
1 comment
 
Technology can have real benefits
Dan Mushens examines the benefits of using assistive technology to support those with alcohol related brain damage
OPINION 6 June 2019 Guest post
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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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