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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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It's all about the craic
Susan Smith explores how community groups build relationships and why they are #NeverMoreNeeded than right now
OPINION 12 October 2020 by Susan Smith
 
A great future built on historical foundations
Mark O’Donnell explains why Royal Blind and Scottish War Blinded changed their named – and why the third sector is #NeverMoreNeeded
OPINION 8 October 2020 Guest post
 
Critical financial aid extended for victims of crime
The Victims’ Fund provides a financial lifeline to many vulnerable victims across the country
OPINION 8 October 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Strong leadership has never been more important for our charities
David Dunsire says bold thinking and actions are needed in facing up to a future framed by the consequences of Covid-19
OPINION 8 October 2020 by David Dunsire
 
Charities warned: home working could lead to data breaches
Kate Wyatt says charities must take action to prevent data breaches by home workers
OPINION 2 October 2020 Guest post
 
Transparency boosts trust
Carole Ewart analyses the news this week that trust in Scottish charities has increased
OPINION 2 October 2020 Guest post
 
The Kickstart needed for Generation Z?
Lorna Forrest discusses the new Kickstart initiative and reveals how voluntary sector organisations can get involved
OPINION 1 October 2020 Guest post
 
Listening to the voices of the community
Decisions must be informed by the people they will affect, writes Ella Simpson
OPINION 29 September 2020 Guest post
 
Disabled people and employability - much more needs to be done
Disability employment: the fight for equality continues says Michael McEwan
OPINION 24 September 2020 Guest post
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Joining the Evidence Dots
Janis McDonald discusses how deafscotland is using World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month to highlight the established link between dementia and hearing loss
OPINION 24 September 2020 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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