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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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We want to hear about your Covid heroes
Gareth Jones is looking to get in touch with the people who are making a difference during the coronavirus pandemic
OPINION 9 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
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What defines us is how well we rise after falling
Martin Dorchester reflects on the coronavirus crisis and believes we must value what matters most to us at this time
OPINION 8 April 2020 Guest post
 
Experiences like coronavirus change you forever
Nicola Welsh reflects on a feeling that the world is in hibernation as it copes with the pandemic, and hopes we all come out the other side stronger
OPINION 7 April 2020 Guest post
 
EU working together to battle Covid-19
Luca Jahier says people across Europe must work together to ensure communities are supported through the pandemic
OPINION 6 April 2020 Guest post
 
Outcomes are products of whole systems
Dr Toby Lowe looks at how the voluntary sector can better respond to the complexity of the real world
OPINION 6 April 2020 Guest post
 
Poll: do you feel able to home school your child?
POLL 6 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Covid-19: a journey from despair to hope
Rory Mair is in one of the Covid-19 highest risk groups - he tells how he fought despair by seeking solace in the efforts of his community
OPINION 3 April 2020 Guest post
 
Informal volunteering matters
Sophie Bridger says informal volunteering is critical to building resilient communities and reaching those who need help most
OPINION 2 April 2020 Guest post
1 comment
 
Coronavirus will hit charities hard
Michelle Mitchell says Cancer Research UK has already had to scale back its work due to a decline in income
OPINION 31 March 2020 Guest post
 
The Covid crisis is teaching us about learning and listening
Covid-19: our vulnerability might ultimately make us stronger, says Ewan Aitken
OPINION 30 March 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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