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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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Real Hero: I care about being a young adult carer
Ailsa Tweedie, 25 years old, is a young adult carer and campaigner from North Lanarkshire who cares for her mum.
OPINION 2 February 2016 Guest post
2 comments
 
There is no such thing as one-size fits all in communications
Catherine Grinyer of Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) says charities need to view their audiences through a diversity and inclusion lens
OPINION 2 February 2016 Guest post
 
Walking away from bairns should be shameful, so why isn’t it?
Rhona Cunningham wonders why so many parents are allowed to walk away from their kids without a backward glance
OPINION 2 February 2016 Guest post
7 comments
 
Why child refugees need a home in the UK
Neil Mathers explains what child refugees who are separated from their parents and going through and why the UK should no more to help them
OPINION 1 February 2016 Guest post
 
Anti racism movement could learn from LGBT community
OPINION 28 January 2016 Guest post
 
Poll: Is racism still rife in Scottish workplaces?
POLL 28 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
1 comment
 
Commit to Scotland’s digital charter to end exclusion
Alastair Watson explains why your organisation should join the growing movement of bodies committed to helping everyone participate digitally
OPINION 27 January 2016 Guest post
1 comment
 
Is there a value to youth work?
Susan Smith questions whether Scotland's youth work sector is really worth half a billion pounds
OPINION 27 January 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Wealth equality - it’s coming yet
Scots want wealth equality - and here's what can be done to achieve it
OPINION 26 January 2016 Guest post
1 comment
 
The named person will safeguard children from abuse
Jackie Brock explains why the children's sector should be ready and welcoming the introduction of the named person law later on this year
OPINION 21 January 2016 Guest post
4 comments
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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