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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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Sustrans Scotland’s thirteen asks to create better places, improve our health and protect the planet
At this year’s local council elections, Sustrans Scotland is calling on parties and candidates to show the leadership needed to transform communities for the better and for everyone.
OPINION 28 April 2022 by Claire Daly
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Time for local authorities to prioritise sight loss
Sight Scotland's chief executive on the organisation's Local Authority Election Manifesto. 
OPINION 25 April 2022 by Craig Spalding
 
Five principles to drive local action for a gender equal economy
OPINION 22 April 2022 by Sara Cowan
 
Local Vision: RNIB Scotland's manifesto for May's local authority elections
RNIB Scotland is calling for a new post-covid deal for blind and partially sighted people following the local authority elections.
OPINION 21 April 2022 by James Adams
 
An imperfect plan: women's and child poverty must be explicitly linked
OPINION 21 April 2022 by Ruth Boyle
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Home Energy Scotland helps combat rising fuel costs
A referral to Home Energy Scotland can help clients access advice, support and Warmer Homes Scotland, the Scottish Government’s national fuel poverty programme.
OPINION 15 March 2022 Sponsored content
 
Ukraine crisis: landlords urged to let tenants shelter refugees
"Put the refugee crisis onto the agenda of your next board meeting"
OPINION 11 March 2022 by Robina Qureshi
 
The Action Group receives Stonewall award for commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion at work
Reflections on joining the Diversity Champions programme
OPINION 10 March 2022 by Lisa Williamson
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No more excuses over multi-year funding 
Organisations must rally together to secure a spending review that delivers for Scotland’s voluntary sector
OPINION 9 March 2022 by Paul Bradley
 
How charities and civil society can support Ukraine
NCVO's head of networks and influencing on how we can help the situation in Ukraine.
OPINION 3 March 2022 by Alex Farrow
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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