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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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System to help disabled into work sidelines mental health problems
Toni Giugliano explains why the Access to Work system for disabled Scots is failing people with mental health problems
OPINION 6 November 2015 Guest post
 
Poll: Should children be forced to exercise at school?
POLL 5 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
3 comments
 
Foodbank network is not in discussions with DWP
Molly Hodson clarifies the position of the UK's biggest network of foodbanks in relation to hosting DWP staff on its premises
OPINION 4 November 2015 Guest post
2 comments
 
Befriending saves lives
Doreen Graham explains how important local befriending services are to tackling loneliness and improving people's health
OPINION 3 November 2015 Guest post
 
Foodbanks will lose credibility if they side with DWP
Placing Jobcentre advisers in foodbanks is a retrograde step says anti-poverty campaigner Peter Savage
OPINION 3 November 2015 by TFN
7 comments
 
Top five tips for charities recruiting a trustee
Debbie Shields believes existing trustees should consider five key elements before recruiting a new board member
OPINION 2 November 2015 Guest post
 
Tackling loneliness crucial for Scotland’s future health
The third sector plays a vital role in fighting the devastating effects of loneliness. Now the issue must take centre stage says Margaret McCulloch MSP
OPINION 29 October 2015 by Rab Armour
 
Should Jobcentre staff be housed in foodbanks?
POLL 29 October 2015 by Rab Armour
3 comments
 
Charities must enlist skills at board level
Rebecca McFaulds had no idea about the care sector when she joined AbleCarers Rothes - but she has helped it go from strength to strength
OPINION 28 October 2015 by Rab Armour
 
Community services improve lives and save money
Susan Smith argues the Scottish Parliament report into loneliness highlights the need to ramp up preventative health spending
OPINION 28 October 2015 by Susan Smith
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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