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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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Young people can create positive change
Amal Azzudin examines how young people in Scotland are taking action to make the world a better place
OPINION 6 June 2019 Guest post
 
New research aims to improve Self-directed Support for all
Ian Welsh on a powerful new body of data about the implementation of social care in Scotland
OPINION 28 May 2019 Guest post
 
Supporting residents in social housing to walk and cycle
Kath Brough encourages social housing providers to apply for a fund that will support walking and cycling
OPINION 27 May 2019 Guest post
 
Third sector cannot go on plugging gaps in public services
Sheghley Ogilvie says a UN expert’s scathing summary of poverty in the UK should act as a wake-up call for those in power
OPINION 23 May 2019 Guest post
 
Society’s debt to our legion of carers
Karen Martin says valuing those who care makes economic and moral sense
OPINION 14 May 2019 Guest post
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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
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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
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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
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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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