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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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Don’t forget Europe’s refugees
Susan Smith argues that the devastating truth about the refugee crisis in Europe proves why we need to address the rise of right-wing nationalism
OPINION 22 June 2016 by Susan Smith
 
How Maura’s Mission started on an everyday car journey
Charlie McCarthy on the inspiration behind educational charity Maura's Mission
OPINION 21 June 2016 Guest post
 
After the death of Jo Cox: racist rhetoric has deadly consequences
​Robina Qureshi from Positive Action In Housing says that both politicians and the media have created a toxic environment
OPINION 20 June 2016 Guest post
 
The everyday science beating poverty
Sally Pritchard explains how science is helping to overcome deprivation in Glasgow communities
OPINION 20 June 2016 Guest post
 
Social Care is a crucial investment in the people of Scotland
​Tressa Burke reiterates is having a blether about disabled people's right to Self Directed Support as part of a national campaign #SDSblether
OPINION 17 June 2016 by Robert Armour
 
The implications of Brexit on Scotland’s third sector
Susan Smith believes Scotland's third sector should be very worried about Brexit
OPINION 15 June 2016 by Susan Smith
1 comment
 
After Orlando: let’s beat the ideology of hate
Tim Hopkins of the Equality Network on the aftermath of the Orlando killings
OPINION 14 June 2016 Guest post
2 comments
 
I am my son’s named person - and I can do it better than anyone
John Wallace on why named person proposals keep him awake at night
OPINION 13 June 2016 Guest post
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Named Person scheme: conform or else?
Lesley Scott believes compulsion to conform is at the heart of the controversial state guardian scheme
OPINION 13 June 2016 by TFN
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Opposition promoted voluntary sector more than health secretary
Claire Stevens, Voluntary Health Scotland, analyses Tuesday's parliamentary debate on health and gives her thoughts on our new MSPs’ performance
OPINION 10 June 2016 Guest post
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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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