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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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Women’s equality at the 2021 elections – what are the manifestos telling us?
Eilidh Dickson: "With 25 parties running in at least one constituency or regional list across the country, plus independent candidates, each party has a different approach to improving women’s lives."
OPINION 4 May 2021 by Eilidh Dickson
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Supporting nature recovery
Rebekah Strong looks at what politicians need to do to help nature thrive in Scotland
OPINION 30 April 2021 by Rebekah Strong
 
Scotland’s election manifestos: a mental health analysis
Gordon Johnston examines the commitments being made to mental health by Scottish political parties
OPINION 30 April 2021 by Gordon Johnston
 
Getting it right for victims of crime
Chloë Minish examines what actions Victim Support Scotland would like to see those elected to the Scottish Parliament take
OPINION 29 April 2021 by Chloë Minish
 
Holyrood elections - how do the parties measure up on walking?
Ian McCall examines how committed politicians are to helping Scotland to 'Walk Back Better'
OPINION 29 April 2021 by Ian McCall
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Improving transitions to adulthood
Camphill Scotland and Inclusion Scotland review what commitments Holyrood candidates are making to support those with disabilities
OPINION 29 April 2021 Guest post
 
Let’s be proud of Generation Covid
Today's young people need our help and support, says Christine Carlin
OPINION 28 April 2021 by Christine Carlin
 
We must end the need for foodbanks in Scotland
Four leading anti-poverty groups make the case how to support low income families in the long-term
OPINION 27 April 2021 by Rab Armour
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Independent living in Scotland: is there enough provision for people with learning difficulties?
Charlie Pears-Wallace examines what more needs to be done to better meet the housing requirements of those with disabilities
OPINION 22 April 2021 by Charlie Pears-Wallace
 
Social investment comes of age
Alastair Davis writes about 20 years of Social Investment Scotland
OPINION 21 April 2021 by Alastair Davis
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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