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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.

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Age as a hate crime is a good start but older people deserve more
Lesley Carcary looks at what needs to be done to protect older people ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Friday (15 June)
OPINION 12 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Families are already the cheap care option, they shouldn’t be
Julia Morrison on what she's learned about the family care system after a decade of her family caring for her mum with dementia
OPINION 11 June 2018 Guest post
 
How embracing technology can help support patients with dementia
Lyn Jardine on a care provider's innovative use of technology to help those with dementia
OPINION 11 June 2018 Guest post
 
Is the tail wagging the dog in your funding strategy?
Ailsa Roddie highlights the potential pitfalls of funding-led projects
OPINION 7 June 2018 Guest post
 
The fight against scams is a fight for all of us
Citizens Advice Scotland chief executive Derek Mitchell discusses Scams Awareness Month
OPINION 7 June 2018 Guest post
 
Why you should apply for the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2018
Duncan Thorp looks at how an application for the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland can help your organisation
OPINION 7 June 2018 Guest post
 
Poll: should families do more for those who need care?
POLL 7 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Iron Man takes on the Celtic Curse
Kevin Kane on his battle with haemochromatosis
OPINION 6 June 2018 Guest post
 
Chief Encounters: John Lauder dreams of becoming transport minister
The national director of Sustrans Scotland enjoys the unseen work behind Scotland's walking and cycling paths
OPINION 4 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
People are at their best when faced with adversity
Lee Peyton founded Breaking Strain Events with business partner Garry Mackay and has helped raise £1m for charity
OPINION 4 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
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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