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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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A new start, a better economy and tackling child poverty  
The new first minister has stated that one of his top priorities is eliminating child poverty. This is certainly a central aim on the journey towards a practical, real-world, wellbeing economy that impacts our daily lives
OPINION 16 May 2024 by Duncan Thorp
 
Working together to transform our community
Lindsay Banks on the work of the Newton Stewart Initiative
OPINION 15 May 2024 by Lindsay Banks
 
The beating heart of our essential sector
VASLan chief executive Steven Sweeney and SCVO head of policy and research Kirsten Hogg reflect on the connections between #EssentialSector and #KeepTheBeatAlive  
OPINION 14 May 2024 by Steven Sweeney and Kirsten Hogg
 
What impact would Scotland’s missing billions make?
Emma Jackson says we need a system reset - and must make it easier for people to claim what they are entitled to
OPINION 13 May 2024 by Emma Jackson
 
A proposal with disastrous consequences for advice
Derek Mitchell on why the Home Office must think again on plans to levy registration fees to provide immigration advice
OPINION 7 May 2024 by Derek Mitchell
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First Minister’s resignation can’t affect our sector’s priorities
Political upheaval can’t detract from the sector’s needs
OPINION 1 May 2024 by Anna Fowlie
 
Make your voice heard on Disability Commissioner proposals
Karen Adam MSP encourages people and organisations to share their views on proposals to establish a Disability Commissioner in Scotland
OPINION 1 May 2024 by Karen Adam
 
Where do universal human rights begin?
Lydia Murphy explores the value of a human-rights based approach to social justice in Scotland
OPINION 29 April 2024 by Lydia Murphy
 
Sick note rhetoric does not match reality
Prime minister's remarks increase stigma and drive people deeper in to destitution, writes Erica Young
OPINION 29 April 2024 by Erica Young
 
Utility Aid proud to be supporting SCVO’s village and community hall conference 
Partner content: Emily Berry, partnership manager at Utility Aid, talks about the support it is providing to village and community halls across the country
OPINION 26 April 2024 SCVO partner
 
Aspen People partners with SCVO
Debbie Shields, director at Aspen People, reflects on the benefits of partnership working and why she chose to extend her support to SCVO
OPINION 25 April 2024 SCVO partner
 
Keegan and Pennykid supports SCVO’s inaugural village and community halls conference
Sponsored content: "This event is a natural fit for us as it gives us further opportunity for us to learn and to continue with our commitment to supporting wherever possible"
OPINION 24 April 2024 SCVO partner
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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