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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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Why it’s time to challenge the perception of adult social care
Lorraine Gray discusses the many misconceptions around working in social care
OPINION 12 March 2020 Guest post
 
I lost my faith when I lost my husband
Anne Kennedy speaks to Penumbra recovery practitioner Dan Mushens about her relationship with alcohol, grieving for her husband and losing her faith
OPINION 11 March 2020 Guest post
2 comments
 
Save the Children report reminds us that good governance is everyone’s responsibility
Alastair Keatinge reflects on the Charity Commission probe into allegations of inappropriate behaviour at the charity
OPINION 10 March 2020 Guest post
1 comment
 
Virus challenge shows creeping ageism in society
Dr Donald Macaskill despairs about certain responses to the Coronavirus, and believes the days ahead will shape us as a society
OPINION 10 March 2020 Guest post
5 comments
 
Poverty grinds the soul: we must alleviate the burden
Ewan Aitken says that poverty is a poison which degrades every aspect of a person and a community
OPINION 5 March 2020 Guest post
1 comment
 
Should Scotland push ahead with its plans to create drug injection rooms?
POLL 3 March 2020 by Gareth Jones
2 comments
 
Charities are ideally placed to think and act differently
Adam Lang says Civic Scotland must take the lead in acting boldly to solve social problems
OPINION 27 February 2020 Guest post
 
Volunteering can help students thrive
Lesley Franklin on the benefits of volunteering for students
OPINION 26 February 2020 Guest post
 
AI can transform the sector
Neil Collington examines the benefits and risks of embracing new technology
OPINION 18 February 2020 Guest post
 
Get set for The Gathering
Anna Fowlie looks forward to The Gathering, which takes place this week at the SEC in Glasgow
OPINION 18 February 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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