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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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'Pillars' for digital inclusion 
A new paper has been published which presents a framework for digital inclusion in health and social care.
OPINION 1 August 2023 by Dr Tara French and Aaron Slater
 
Capturing LGBTQ+ history delivers hope for the future  
"No matter your age, the need for connection, community and somewhere safe where you can just be yourself and be loved for who you are is the same
OPINION 20 July 2023 by Dr Mhairi Crawford
 
Future-proofing your volunteer strategy from day one 
Advice on making volunteering a success
OPINION 19 July 2023 by Wendy Halley
 
Scottish Government must do more to end child exploitation
Daljeet Dagon says vital intervention is needed for a problem that is on the rise
OPINION 12 July 2023 by Daljeet Dagon
 
Policy perspectives: will we really have a fresh start?
SCVO's proposals for supporting a sustainable Scottish voluntary sector that people and communities across Scotland rely on
OPINION 10 July 2023 by Sheghley Ogilvie
 
Shock absorbers of poverty: women and the cost of living crisis
New report highlights how decades of austerity have disproportionately affected women.
OPINION 10 July 2023 by Yve Barry
 
Volunteering in a Shifting Skills Landscape
People learn through volunteering, and are also supported to learn by volunteers, in a range of settings. 
OPINION 5 July 2023 by Sarah Latto
 
(New) Deal or No (New) Deal? 
Last week the Scottish Government published a New Deal with Local Government and its New Deal for Business Group Report. 
OPINION 3 July 2023 by Kirsten Hogg
 
Gender inequality impacts all organisations, including the third sector
Equally Safe at Work is an employer accreditation programme designed to support employers understand the causes of their gender pay gap by providing a framework to drive change.
OPINION 27 June 2023 Sponsored content
 
At a crossroads for human rights
Last week the Scottish Government published its consultation for a new Human Rights Bill for Scotland
OPINION 19 June 2023 by Luis Felipe Yanes
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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.

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