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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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Celebrating 30 years of helping disabled people live independently
Milestone marked by the Lothian charity
OPINION 19 November 2021 Guest post
 
Engagement doesn’t have to mean formal
In the run up to CoProWeekScot 2021 next week, Scottish Recovery Network’s Holly Hendry reflects on the impact of formality on engagement
OPINION 16 November 2021 by Holly Hendry
 
Sink or survive: lost hope triggered by destitution within the asylum system
Tandy Nicole says the government needs to introduce measures to tackle destitution faced by people in the asylum system
OPINION 15 November 2021 by Tandy Nicole
 
Why can't they hear me?
When shouting from the rooftops doesn’t seem to work, how do you make your voice heard?
OPINION 5 November 2021 by Ishbel Smith
 
From Covid to climate change - how community connection helps us in a crisis
Sophie Bridger ponders on whether lessons about community connection learnt in the pandemic can help us respond to the climate crisis?
OPINION 4 November 2021 by Sophie Bridger
 
#KeepThePromise to change social care landscape in Scotland
Julie Welsh explains how social care is facing seismic change in Scotland
OPINION 27 October 2021 Guest post
 
The grassroots activity that provides the true foundations for a successful COP26 in Glasgow
Geoff Leask says we can all make a difference in making the planet a better place
OPINION 25 October 2021 by Geoff Leask
 
My Earthshot? Take over the royal estates!
Princely benevolence will not save the planet, argues Graham Martin
OPINION 22 October 2021 by Graham Martin
 
Covid recovery strategy pledges a fairer, more inclusive approach
OPINION 19 October 2021 by Duncan Thorp
 
After Community Jobs Scotland – where next for voluntary sector employers?
Anna Fowlie says its vital that the voluntary sector continues to be involved in employability services across Scotland
OPINION 19 October 2021 by Anna Fowlie
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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