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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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Respite care at the foot of the Campsies 
Nestled at the foot of the stunning Campsie Hills, Calico House Respite Service in Lennoxtown offers a sanctuary of care and tranquility
OPINION 18 June 2024 by David Reilly
 
Happy Daze – the way we were
Ken Barlow on the success of project using nostalgia to bring a community together
OPINION 17 June 2024 by Ken Barlow
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A major milestone for a remarkable part of our network 
Celebrating 10 years of going that bit extra to help people with energy bills
OPINION 17 June 2024 by Natasha Gilmour
 
Some people thought lockdown would change the way citizens access services - they were wrong
We recognise that different people want different channels and offering choice is paramount to what we do
OPINION 10 June 2024 by Derek Mitchell
 
Micro vs long-term volunteering: finding a role that fits
Volunteer Week: Brian Reeves on lessons that can be learnt in Scotland following a successful experiment in micro-volunteering down south
OPINION 7 June 2024 by Brian Reeves
 
As the EU elections approach, can we be European if not in the European Union?
What role does the UK play not just in a post Brexit Europe but also across the globe?
OPINION 5 June 2024 by Irene Oldfather
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Fair Funding is essential for sustainable volunteering
Volunteers Week: we need a clear commitment to Fair Funding says Sarah Latto
OPINION 3 June 2024 by Sarah Latto
 
Setting sail for a brighter future
Volunteers Week: CHAS on the success of its volunteering strategy since the dark days of the pandemic
OPINION 3 June 2024 by Fiona Harvey
 
The value of being a social (policy) network
Volunteers Week: Citizen's Advice Scotland's volunteers come in many forms - and all are vital
OPINION 3 June 2024 by Gillian Fyfe
 
For the sake of the children              
Children should be supported to keep in touch with both parents after separation, whenever it is safe and possible for them to do so, says Anne Gibson at Relationships Scotland
OPINION 31 May 2024 by Anne Gibson
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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