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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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The Commonwealth Games isn’t just changing lives in Glasgow
David Duke is one of six Scots chosen by Unicef to see how its partnership with the Commonwealth Games is helping disadvantaged children around the world
OPINION 16 July 2014 Guest post
 
Psychiatrist shortages are a ticking timebomb
Sophie Pilgrim is shocked by the shortage of child and adolescent psychiatrists in the NHS in Scotland, which is leaving many families struggling
OPINION 15 July 2014 Guest post
 
Selfie-obsessed and struggling to cope
Matt Forde believes the UK's obsession with body image is having a serious psychological impact on young people
OPINION 14 July 2014 Guest post
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Third sector’s role in £100m integrated care fund is vital
Claire Stevens, chief executive of Voluntary Health Scotland, believes stressing the role of the third sector will improve Scotland's health and wellbeing
OPINION 9 July 2014 Guest post
 
Third sector must raise its game and ask big questions on the referendum
Susan Smith believes the third sector has more interesting things to say in the referendum debate than politicians
OPINION 9 July 2014 by Susan Smith
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Creating enterprising communities
Karen Birch, chair of Glasgow Women’s Library, is calling on the Big Lottery Fund to invest in the development of community-owned and run initiatives
OPINION 8 July 2014 Guest post
 
Volunteering or voluntold?
Calum Irving explains why volunteering bodies across Scotland are rejecting the government's Community Work Placem
OPINION 8 July 2014 Guest post
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Gerry Conlon: he fought the law and injustice but bore the scars
Gerry Conlon: he fought the law and injustice but bore the scars
OPINION 3 July 2014 Guest post
 
A new way to help loved ones with addiction
Christine Duncan believes a new training method can give family members a way to help loved ones battling substance misuse
OPINION 3 July 2014 Guest post
 
Poor outlook for disabled youth hidden in Neet figures
Duncan Dunlop explains why a decline in young people classed as Neet is good news for some but not for those with additional support needs
OPINION 3 July 2014 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.

Read it here
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