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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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People face a winter of worry
The Citizens Advice network has launched “Worried this winter”, a campaign encouraging people who are worried about bills to seek advice
OPINION 28 November 2023 by Matthew Lee
 
Building a better economy and the UK general election 
Duncan Thorp looks ahead to a year of political change - and what it could mean for social enterprises
OPINION 20 November 2023 by Duncan Thorp
 
Dear Chancellor, our social safety net needs your help
The Chancellor is set to make this year’s Autumn Statement on Wednesday
OPINION 20 November 2023 by Erica Young
 
Sector must keep up the pressure
Kirsten Hogg analyses the first minister’s commitments towards the voluntary sector, based on his address to the Gathering 2023
OPINION 13 November 2023 by Kirsten Hogg
 
Is Scotland facing a rent arrears crisis? 
It’s clear even being in work is not enough for people to feel secure about their ability to pay the rent. 
OPINION 13 November 2023 by Aoife Deery
 
What makes a charity CEO effective? 
Prioritisation of time and personal energy is essential for effectiveness, says Martin Crewe
OPINION 10 November 2023 by Martin Crewe
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Amplifying impact: the power of strategic storytelling for voluntary organisations  
"It is time for charities to embrace the power of their stories"
OPINION 10 November 2023 by Marina Ramsay
 
Every trustee has a voice - how you use it matters 
Charities need to ensure they have the right expertise at the table, an environment in which trustees can shine - and the training they need to do the job, writes Helen Kidd
OPINION 9 November 2023 by Helen Kidd
 
It’s good to talk. Especially about money 
Today sees the start of this year’s Talk Money week.  
OPINION 6 November 2023 by Isabella Williams
 
Educational reform presents major opportunity for equality  
Dr Mhairi Crawford says that inclusivity expands beyond the boundaries of a textbook 
OPINION 3 November 2023 by Dr Mhairi Crawford
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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