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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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Ukraine crisis: landlords urged to let tenants shelter refugees
"Put the refugee crisis onto the agenda of your next board meeting"
OPINION 11 March 2022 by Robina Qureshi
 
How charities and civil society can support Ukraine
NCVO's head of networks and influencing on how we can help the situation in Ukraine.
OPINION 3 March 2022 by Alex Farrow
 
The Ukraine crisis … and the nationality and borders bill
Since the Ukraine crisis began, Positive Action in Housing has been inundated with letters, and offers of volunteering and shelter, for those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine
OPINION 3 March 2022 by Robina Qureshi
 
Help is available to manage energy costs and demonstrate green credentials
The Head of Smart Metering at SSE Energy Solutions on how considering your energy use and efficiency may uncover savings whilst reducing your carbon impact. 
OPINION 11 January 2022 by Kerry Maisey
 
The climate emergency and Scotland’s social enterprise movement
Duncan Thorp says social enterprises can play a galvanising role in our journey to carbon neutral
OPINION 22 November 2021 by Duncan Thorp
 
Sink or survive: lost hope triggered by destitution within the asylum system
Tandy Nicole says the government needs to introduce measures to tackle destitution faced by people in the asylum system
OPINION 15 November 2021 by Tandy Nicole
 
The grassroots activity that provides the true foundations for a successful COP26 in Glasgow
Geoff Leask says we can all make a difference in making the planet a better place
OPINION 25 October 2021 by Geoff Leask
 
My Earthshot? Take over the royal estates!
Princely benevolence will not save the planet, argues Graham Martin
OPINION 22 October 2021 by Graham Martin
 
How can we deliver a fair and just transition to net-zero?
Sponsored content: SFHA conference to explore the key challenges to be faced in the transition to net-zero emissions.
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Poll: should Covid lockdown powers be made permanent?
POLL 20 August 2021 by Graham Martin
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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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