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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 do we tell a tale of trauma?
A recent trip to Berlin has made Ishbel Smith rethink how traumatic historical episodes are conveyed
OPINION 27 May 2019 Guest post
 
Supporting residents in social housing to walk and cycle
Kath Brough encourages social housing providers to apply for a fund that will support walking and cycling
OPINION 27 May 2019 Guest post
 
Shortcomings in Universal Credit are clear for all to see
Jeremy Hewer examines the launch of a new DWP advertising campaign
OPINION 24 May 2019 Guest post
 
Third sector cannot go on plugging gaps in public services
Sheghley Ogilvie says a UN expert’s scathing summary of poverty in the UK should act as a wake-up call for those in power
OPINION 23 May 2019 Guest post
 
Time to grow youth work services
Sarah Paterson calls on all youth workers to get involved in the #InvestInYouthWork campaign
OPINION 22 May 2019 Guest post
 
Brexit presents a profound threat to those we help
Neil Henery examines why we must celebrate the vital contribution to Scottish life made by European citizens
OPINION 20 May 2019 Guest post
2 comments
 
Society’s debt to our legion of carers
Karen Martin says valuing those who care makes economic and moral sense
OPINION 14 May 2019 Guest post
1 comment
 
Going on an awareness journey
Maureen Mallon reflects on the steps OSCR has taken to meet its vision and explains how the same principles apply to many charities
OPINION 13 May 2019 Guest post
1 comment
 
Should we replace benefits with a basic income?
POLL 10 May 2019 by Graham Martin
4 comments
 
Knife crime epidemic down south should look north for answers
Martin Dorchester says that those fighting knife crime down south could learn lessons from what has happened in Scotland
OPINION 9 May 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.

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