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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, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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How social investment is transforming supported housing in Scotland
Mark Bickford on a sustainable alternative to traditional social housing models
OPINION 29 August 2025 by Mark Bickford
 
Taking action on overdose and beginning recovery
August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day
OPINION 28 August 2025 by Aidan Kane
 
The art of looking after volunteers
Volunteers are often the lifeblood of creative groups, but if you don’t take care of them even the most devoted will head for the door, writes Kelly Donaldson
OPINION 27 August 2025 by Kelly Donaldson
 
Here’s how to challenge negative perceptions of people in poverty 
David Hilferty on an inspiring project being run by West Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau
OPINION 25 August 2025 by David Hilferty
 
Welfare should be a tool of social cohesion not isolation
David Hilferty on why we must change perceptions of welfare
OPINION 18 August 2025 by David Hilferty
 
Standing in solidarity in the face of far right hate
It's easy to feel powerless in the face of hate, says Emma Hutton but we must stand firm
OPINION 15 August 2025 by Emma Hutton
 
Scotland’s older people need our support more than ever
With an ageing population greater action is needed to ease pressure on health and social care services, says Rosie McLuskie
OPINION 14 August 2025 by Rosie McLuskie
 
Leading the way: Baillieston Community Care’s digital journey
David Reilly on innovation within his organisation
OPINION 12 August 2025 by David Reilly
 
A revolutionary new vision for social security, designed by and for disabled people
Erica Young on potentially transformative benefit proposals
OPINION 11 August 2025 by Erica Young
 
Data mistakes are costly - what Scottish charities can learn from Birthlink’s £18,000 fine
Melissa Hall on data governance lessons from the case
OPINION 7 August 2025 by Mellisa Hall
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.

Read it here
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