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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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I have no time for self pity - I’ve got living to get on with
Linda Tierney is not letting a terminal diagnosis get in the way of living
OPINION 8 June 2017 Guest post
 
GE17: an election breathtaking in its shallowness
Martin Sime says the issues that really matter have been pushed out of the way in the rush to the polls
OPINION 6 June 2017 Guest post
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Keep the Joy Alive for children with life-shortening conditions
Maria McGill explains why CHAS is embarking on a hugely ambitions project to double its fundraising income
OPINION 6 June 2017 Guest post
 
Micro-volunteering – to fit with the busy 21st century life
Eve Smith explains how even the busiest people can fit in a five-minute micro-volunteering stint
OPINION 5 June 2017 Guest post
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Help me find 1,000 voices of care experience
Carly Edgar wants to hear the voices of care experienced people
OPINION 31 May 2017 Guest post
 
Real lives: I’m running 1,000 miles to beat mental health stigma
OPINION 31 May 2017 Guest post
 
The UK’s first ever manifesto for charity shops
Shona Ferrier says is time politicians took note of the vital contribution charity retail makes to local communities
OPINION 30 May 2017 Guest post
 
Are charities asleep on the job?
Ben Doherty says charities must deal with issues around National Minimum Wage and on-call workers
OPINION 29 May 2017 Guest post
 
Social security is a human right – not just a nice thing
Judith Robertson explains why she believes there is a public misconception about the right to social security
OPINION 25 May 2017 Guest post
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General election debate too quiet on disability issues
Delia Henry argues the concerns of 1 million Scots living with a disability or long-term health condition should be more prominent in the election
OPINION 24 May 2017 Guest post
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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