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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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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
 
Community hubs can create real change
Donald Inch examines how a rural community came together after the closure of a local school
OPINION 6 September 2019 Guest post
 
How adults can join the global climate strike
Kate Whitaker shares the best ways of getting involved in the upcoming, global strike for climate
OPINION 5 September 2019 Guest post
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Charity members: help or hindrance?
Charities’ membership models (or lack of them) may be damaging their sustainability. Alastair Keatinge explains why, and what to do about it
OPINION 2 September 2019 Guest post
 
Parliament prorogued amidst Brexit chaos - what happens now?
Craig Wilson looks at the implications of Prime Minister Johnson's prorogation of parliament, and the consequences of no deal for the voluntary sector
OPINION 30 August 2019 Guest post
 
Double standards in education reform?
​Lesley Scott looks at the drive to close the educational attainment gap, and examines if disabled people are being left behind
OPINION 29 August 2019 Guest post
 
Poll: do you suffer from imposter syndrome?
POLL 28 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Inclusivity in the city
Jan Savage looks at the positive impact of the We Are One Citizen and its potential contribution to inclusivity and equality in Scotland
OPINION 26 August 2019 Guest post
 
Increased productivity can boost communities
Ashleigh McCulloch details what the new Productivity Club for Scotland aims to achieve
OPINION 22 August 2019 Guest post
 
Brexit is built on shifting - and rapidly disappearing - sands
With Brexit looming, Craig Wilson looks at its implications and the steps that are being taken to ensure the future of the voluntary sector in Scotland
OPINION 22 August 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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