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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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Is civil disobedience justified in the fight against climate change?
POLL 16 April 2019 by Graham Martin
6 comments
 
What do we mean by good food?
Beth Webb of Soil Association Scotland argues that a definition of good food must be at the heart of the Good Food Nation consultation
OPINION 11 April 2019 Guest post
 
Breaking down barriers in sport for women
Lauren Pluss looks at the work going on to help women in Scotland to participate in sport
OPINION 4 April 2019 Guest post
 
What a difference 14 years makes
Maureen Mallon reflects on her return to the third sector as new chief executive of OSCR
OPINION 3 April 2019 Guest post
 
Children and young people defend our human rights
Kara Brown looks at eight ways adults can support young people to stand up for what they believe
OPINION 2 April 2019 Guest post
 
Open-mindedness and the recovery journey
Dan Mushens examines whether those needing support are open-minded to change
OPINION 2 April 2019 Guest post
1 comment
 
Time to cut the red tape on charity lotteries – and release £125 million to good causes
Tony Vick says we are sitting on a fortune that could be used for good - if restrictions on charity lotteries are eased
OPINION 2 April 2019 Guest post
 
Poll: should car speeds be limited to 70mph?
POLL 29 March 2019 by Graham Martin
5 comments
 
It’s time our children have Equal Protection
Martin Crewe says that Scotland has moved on from the smacking debate, as plans to offer children protection from assault progress
OPINION 28 March 2019 Guest post
2 comments
 
A Mother’s Day adoption story
Louisa adopted school-age Polly after her sons left home and she realised she wanted another child - two year's later her daughter has flourished
OPINION 27 March 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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