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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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Make your voice heard on Disability Commissioner proposals
Karen Adam MSP encourages people and organisations to share their views on proposals to establish a Disability Commissioner in Scotland
OPINION 1 May 2024 by Karen Adam
 
The voluntary sector has a critical role in supporting people with sight loss 
With an expected rise in the number of people being diagnosed with sight loss in Scotland, the third sector’s role is more important than ever
OPINION 30 April 2024 by Jacquie Winning
 
Where do universal human rights begin?
Lydia Murphy explores the value of a human-rights based approach to social justice in Scotland
OPINION 29 April 2024 by Lydia Murphy
 
Sick note rhetoric does not match reality
Prime minister's remarks increase stigma and drive people deeper in to destitution, writes Erica Young
OPINION 29 April 2024 by Erica Young
 
Utility Aid proud to be supporting SCVO’s village and community hall conference 
Partner content: Emily Berry, partnership manager at Utility Aid, talks about the support it is providing to village and community halls across the country
OPINION 26 April 2024 SCVO partner
 
Aspen People partners with SCVO
Debbie Shields, director at Aspen People, reflects on the benefits of partnership working and why she chose to extend her support to SCVO
OPINION 25 April 2024 SCVO partner
 
Keegan and Pennykid supports SCVO’s inaugural village and community halls conference
Sponsored content: "This event is a natural fit for us as it gives us further opportunity for us to learn and to continue with our commitment to supporting wherever possible"
OPINION 24 April 2024 SCVO partner
 
Supporting Scottish communities - Hallmaster backs SCVO’s village and community halls event 
Sponsored content: Hallmaster is supporting the Village and Community Halls event organised by the SCVO
OPINION 23 April 2024 by Bernard Hammick
 
Does Scotland need a ‘well by’ date?
When people thrive, the economy does too.
OPINION 22 April 2024 by George Eckton
 
Reasons to work with a CRM solutions partner
Niall McCaffrey, managing director of ProAptivity, on how their work can impact your organisation.
OPINION 22 April 2024 Sponsored content
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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