Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Brexit is built on shifting - and rapidly disappearing - sands

OPINION 22 August 2019 Guest post

Environment & International

With Brexit looming, Craig Wilson looks at its implications and the steps that are being taken to ensure the future of the voluntary sector in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/what-will-brexit-mean-for-the-voluntary-sector

It’s our duty to empower people with learning disabilities

OPINION 19 May 2016 by TFN

Health & Social Care

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James Fletcher says people with learning disabilities should be involved in how their support groups are run

https://tfn.scot/opinion/its-our-duty-to-empower-people-with-learning-disabilities

Why your organisation should become a disability confident employer

OPINION 24 May 2023 Guest post

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

Tuesday Mennie says reasonable adjustments and not upheaval is required to enable groups to employ more disabled people

https://tfn.scot/opinion/why-your-organisation-should-become-a-disability-confident-employer

Next steps for mental health care in Scotland

OPINION 31 May 2023 Guest post

Management

Health & Social Care

Martin Crewe calls for a "massive investment" in whole-family support services across Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/next-steps-for-mental-health-care-in-scotland

Walking Scotland’s rural economy to a healthier future

OPINION 27 March 2025 Guest post

Families & Young People

Management

Environment & International

Culture & Leisure

#Environment

Brendan Paddy highlights the immense financial gains walking brings to Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/walking-scotlands-rural-economy-to-a-healthier-future

From dependency to empowerment

OPINION 14 February 2014 by Alex Turnbull

Health & Social Care

Out of the ashes of the welfare state, a more modern enabling state is emerging, suggests Jenny Brotchie, policy officer at the Carnegie UK Trust.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/from-dependency-to-empowerment

Vote to protect creative community expression

OPINION 8 May 2017 by Alex Turnbull

Culture & Leisure

Jemma Neville explains why the results of the UK general election could have a major impact on voluntary and community arts in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/vote-to-protect-creative-community-expression

The value of the personal touch

OPINION 16 November 2016 Guest post

Health & Social Care

Gerry O'Sullivan says that the most valuable part of his time at Bield was seeing the difference the charity has made first hand

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-value-of-the-personal-touch

Tips to help families through Christmas

OPINION 4 December 2018 Guest post

Families & Young People

Ian Maxwell gives tips on how separated parents can help embrace Christmas for the benefit of their children

https://tfn.scot/opinion/tips-to-help-families-through-christmas

Winter is coming but are we ready?

OPINION 16 October 2020 by Susan Smith

Management

Health & Social Care

Funding & Finance

#NeverMoreNeeded

Coronavirus

Covid 19

Age Scotland

Susan Smith on what six months of lockdown has meant for the voluntary sector and what the next six months might bring

https://tfn.scot/opinion/winter-is-coming-but-are-we-ready

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Brexit is built on shifting - and rapidly disappearing - sands

It’s our duty to empower people with learning disabilities

Why your organisation should become a disability confident employer

Next steps for mental health care in Scotland

Walking Scotland’s rural economy to a healthier future

From dependency to empowerment

Vote to protect creative community expression

The value of the personal touch

Tips to help families through Christmas

Winter is coming but are we ready?

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