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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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Youth Volunteering During Times of Crisis
Matthew Linning, Head of Research and Evaluation at Volunteer Scotland, discusses new evidence on the impact of the ‘perma-crisis’ on youth volunteering in Scotland.
OPINION 9 May 2023 by Matthew Linning
 
Anti-poverty summit: focus on action needed
Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend the First Minister’s anti-poverty summit on behalf of SCVO. 
OPINION 4 May 2023 by Kirsten Hogg
 
A new era for Scottish policy or business as usual? 
The election of a new First Minister and Cabinet always gives governments an opportunity to examine, change or refresh policy priorities. 
OPINION 2 May 2023 by Duncan Thorp
 
The Scottish Third Sector Tracker – latest updates
Now, more than ever, new models for funding the sector are needed.
OPINION 27 April 2023 by Steve Grozier
 
SCVO Convener: An opportunity not to be missed
This is a fresh opportunity to join us and lead our board of experienced and talented trustees.
OPINION 24 April 2023 by Anna Fowlie
 
New Bill has power to increase trust and confidence in Scotland’s charities 
The new Charities Bill working its way through the Scottish Parliament offers opportunities for third sector organisations to strengthen their reputations, says legal expert Helen Kidd
OPINION 19 April 2023 by Helen Kidd
 
FWDF supports whole organisation approach to training
The Flexible Workforce Development Fund (FWDF)
OPINION 18 April 2023 Sponsored content
 
Angus enterprise proves every little helps
In a small town in Angus, big things are happening
OPINION 14 April 2023 Guest post
 
How paid internships can help break down barriers
Creating new impactful opportunities for graduates while benefiting organisations across Scotland.
OPINION 27 March 2023 by Sharon Homan-James
 
Looking forward to the 2023 Scottish Fundraising Conference
Isla Campbell Lupton and Gary Kernahan talk about highlights from the conference in 2022 and what to expect this year
OPINION 15 March 2023 by Isla Campbell Lupton and Gary Kernahan
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.

Read it here
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