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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.

 
All we can do is get up each day and ensure we can look our staff in the eye while we thank them for the amazing work that they do

 
Many autistic people have impressive qualifications and CVs, so why the employment gap?

 
With latest statistics from the End Child Poverty coalition revealing poverty levels across Scotland remain “stubbornly high”, urgent and effective action is needed fast. But there needs to be political will.

 
Never has there been more of a need for Governments in Holyrood and Westminster to take decisive action to ensure that everyone has access to good food

 
Together, we can build a compassionate and caring society where no one must face their struggles alone.

 
Beth Mukushi looks ahead to the return of THE major marker in the voluntary sector calendar

 
Paul Bradley questions the Scottish Government's direction of travel over its commitment to the country's voluntary sector

 
Until our government recognises that social care workers deserve fair pay for the work they do, the social care crisis in recruitment and retention crisis will remain

 
Mary Glasgow on what was - and wasn't - in the recent Spending Review for children's services

 
Helen Kidd believes a blend of new blood and experience is key for Scotland’s third sector to navigate its new world.