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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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Reflections on 2020 from Perth and Kinross
Lori Hughes on what she's learnt from six months of lockdown and a series of Build Back Better third sector circles in Perth and Kinross
OPINION 24 September 2020 Guest post
1 comment
 
Poll: to beat Covid, should we close the pubs again?
POLL 24 September 2020 by Graham Martin
3 comments
 
Supporting student carers
Scott Lafferty discusses the importance of giving young carers the support they need to excel academically
OPINION 18 September 2020 Guest post
 
Launching a new support service in the time of Covid-19
Flexibility, collaboration and clear communication are vital, writes Laura Andre
OPINION 14 September 2020 Guest post
 
Save Your Outdoor Centres – they are Never More Needed than now
Liz Smith MSP on why she’s championing the Save Your Outdoor Centres campaign in the Scottish Parliament
OPINION 14 September 2020 Guest post
 
Why gifts in wills are #NeverMoreNeeded
Rob Cope explains how legacy giving offers a unique opportunity to boost income
OPINION 14 September 2020 Guest post
 
Why do we still not trust families to manage a decent income?
SallyAnn Kelly argues that the Scottish Government’s failure to deliver the Scottish Child Payment undermines the rights of children. #NeverMoreNeeded
OPINION 8 September 2020 Guest post
 
35 years of vital support
Kate Wallace reflects on how Victim Support Scotland has changed as the charity marks a milestone anniversary
OPINION 4 September 2020 Guest post
 
Diversity and inclusion in social enterprise
Duncan Thorp considers whether social enterprises need to do more to ensure they are embracing diversity and inclusion
OPINION 4 September 2020 Guest post
 
Funding the voluntary sector is key to a wellbeing recovery
Susan Smith says building a wellbeing economy means putting money into in the voluntary organisations that help us when we need it most
OPINION 4 September 2020 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.

Read it here
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