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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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Connecting funders and charities – never more needed?
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought disruption, challenge and change in pretty much every aspect of our lives - and there’s little doubt funders have responded to meet the challenges.
OPINION 5 July 2021 by Joanna McCreadie
 
Minutes matter - and charities cannot afford for a second to forget it
Alastair Keatinge explains why the value of a proper record of meetings should not be underestimated
OPINION 2 July 2021 by Alastair Keatinge
 
Celebrating my quarter century of service
Ian McLaughlan gets set to bid farewell to his rewarding career in the sector
OPINION 1 July 2021 by Ian McLaughlan
 
Time to make preventative spend a priority
Former Cosla CEO Rory Mair argues that the Christie Commission's recommendations need realigned
OPINION 30 June 2021 by Rory Mair
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How has furlough affected your organisation?
Sheghley Ogilvie examines the impact of furlough on the voluntary sector, and is looking for organisations to share their experiences of the scheme
OPINION 30 June 2021 by Sheghley Ogilvie
 
How trusts and foundations can help create a mentally healthy Scotland
Richard Rutnagur talks about the crucial role trusts and foundations can play in closing the gap on mental health inequalities
OPINION 29 June 2021 by Richard Rutnagur
 
A blended approach to being in the room where it happens
Ishbel Smith examines communications for the hybrid meeting age
OPINION 29 June 2021 by Ishbel Smith
 
Christie Commission 10 years on
Jim McCormick on why the Robertson Trust is exploring the impact of the Christie Commission 10 years on
OPINION 21 June 2021 Guest post
 
Poll: mandatory Covid vaccines for care home staff?
POLL 18 June 2021 by TFN
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Financial support will help the voluntary sector bounce back from the pandemic
Melanie Hill pledges that the ScottishPower Foundation will continue to support organisations
OPINION 15 June 2021 by Melanie Hill
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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