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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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Sharing stories
Ross Ahlfeld on how storytelling can breakdown cultural barriers, transform our communites and our lives
OPINION 18 March 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Devolved benefits delays will impact disabled Scots
Jeremy Balfour MSP says the Scottish Government had a chance to take control of the benefits system - and blew it
OPINION 15 March 2019 Guest post
1 comment
 
How to maximise your grant success
How to maximise your grant success
OPINION 14 March 2019 Guest post
1 comment
 
I drank so much I had to learn how to walk again
Glaswegian, George Robb talks to Dan Mushens about working in a prison, developing PTSD as a result of what he saw, and the effects of alcoholism
OPINION 14 March 2019 Guest post
 
The value of kinship care
Susan Hunter on why we should value kinship carers
OPINION 14 March 2019 Guest post
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Theatre production will tackle youth gambling
Warren Hughes on how a play will look at the perils of youth gambling
OPINION 14 March 2019 Guest post
 
Zero-hours contracts and unpredictable work patterns - the reality of working in social care
Henry Simmons on why Scotland's social care system is not delivering fair work for staff and what should be done to change that
OPINION 12 March 2019 Guest post
 
TFN poll: should there be a mandatory 20mph speed limit?
POLL 12 March 2019 by TFN
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New legislation means an important year ahead for charities
Alastair Keatinge looks at what new legislation will mean for charities
OPINION 11 March 2019 Guest post
 
Shamima Begum’s baby is a victim of Tory political opportunism
Robina Qureshi says Shamima Begum and her baby have been made an example of by a Tory home secretary playing at dog-whistle politics
OPINION 11 March 2019 Guest post
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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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