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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

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.

 
Ian Welsh argues RNIB Group's restructuring plans are disempowering service users and underestimating the substance of post-referendum Scotland

 
Instead of trying to change people, present opportunities which give them options in life, says StArt Again's founder Mhairi Sloan

 
Recently appointed Scottish Samaritans chief James Jopling on the challenges of his new role

 
Catriona Grant on Kids Company's closure

 
Benefits: solutions and understanding is needed, not stigma

 

 

 
​Jennifer Pierce found support for carer lacking in the Aberdeenshire area, so she created a group offering advice, information and support

 
​Tressa Burke discusses Glasgow Disability Alliance's approach to supporting the disabled community.

 
Terry Hamill is a volunteer tour guide determined to defend one of Scotland's best kept secrets - the Galloway coastline