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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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The Ukraine crisis … and the nationality and borders bill
Since the Ukraine crisis began, Positive Action in Housing has been inundated with letters, and offers of volunteering and shelter, for those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine
OPINION 3 March 2022 by Robina Qureshi
 
Scottish council elections: resources for the voluntary sector
New resources are available which voluntary sector organisations can use to empower those they work with to participate
OPINION 1 March 2022 by Catherine Heggie
 
By Glasgow Central Station I sat down and wept: reflections for LGBT History Month 2022
The convener of the Board of LGBT Youth Scotland, writes about a moment in LGBT History which had a profound impact on him as a gay, Christian man.
OPINION 28 February 2022 by Lewis Shand Smith
 
Hearing the voices of those who have experienced crime
Victim Support Scotland chief executive Kate Wallace on the charity's new campaign
OPINION 25 February 2022 Guest post
 
How to help your clients with their rising fuel bills
Sponsored content: stark findings demonstrate the challenges ahead for Scottish households in the coming months
OPINION 14 February 2022 by Andrew Bartlett
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Time to deliver on diversity
The evidence shows diversity of thought helps organisations be more responsive to customer needs, operate better services, and improves risk management. Charities are no different.
OPINION 7 February 2022 by Lucy Higginson
 
SNP disability regulations underwhelming and unambitious
Plans for Scotland’s replacement for Personal Independence Payment do not go far enough
OPINION 27 January 2022 by Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP
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Building an enhanced and compassionate social security system in Scotland
Minister for Social Security Ben Macpherson: "Treating people with dignity, fairness and respect will be at the heart of delivering our new Adult Disability Payment"
OPINION 21 January 2022 by Ben Macpherson
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We’re creating a fairer society for all
Cabinet Secretary Shona Robison reflects on human rights in Scotland
OPINION 10 December 2021 by Shona Robison
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A home with a heart
Ypeople's Caroline McLafferty on the charity's safe and supported accommodation.
OPINION 30 November 2021 by Caroline McLafferty
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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