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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, 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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How to influence legislation in the Scottish Parliament
Robert McGeachy and Mark Ballard give a preview of their book, The Public Affairs Guide to Scotland: Influencing Policy and Legislation
OPINION 1 October 2019 Guest post
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My journey out of addiction
Joe McCormack reveals he was always meant to work at Bethany Christian Trust
OPINION 30 September 2019 Guest post
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Time to end the physical punishment of children
Mary Glasgow says MSPs have the chance to take a momentous step by approving new legislation aimed at giving equal protection to children
OPINION 27 September 2019 Guest post
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Making your volunteering more inclusive – why bother?
To mark National Inclusion Week, Brian Scott examines what can be done to help people into volunteering
OPINION 24 September 2019 Guest post
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What does the public think about working in fundraising?
Alex Xavier examines research which delves into public perceptions of fundraisers
OPINION 24 September 2019 Guest post
 
Make fuel poverty history
Helen Melone explains the key points of Scotland's draft fuel poverty bill
OPINION 20 September 2019 Guest post
 
Legacy donations can create special moments
To mark Remember a Charity Week, Lisa Cowan reveals how legacy donations can support vital work
OPINION 13 September 2019 Guest post
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Awareness campaign adds to open day success
Dan Mushens reflects on a busy spell for Penumbra's alcohol related brain damage (ARBD) services
OPINION 12 September 2019 Guest post
 
Let’s improve Scotland’s streets
Penny Morriss explains how simple improvements and better maintenance of streets can make all the difference to people
OPINION 10 September 2019 Guest post
 
Brexit: leaving no-one behind
​Tressa Burke on the implications of Brexit for those with disabilities and care services in Scotland
OPINION 6 September 2019 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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