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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 celebration of peer volunteers!
It’s Volunteer Week 2023 and a chance to celebrate the fabulous and enriching contribution peer volunteers bring to mental health services and support.
OPINION 1 June 2023 by Lesley Smith
 
A new era for Scottish policy or business as usual? 
The election of a new First Minister and Cabinet always gives governments an opportunity to examine, change or refresh policy priorities. 
OPINION 2 May 2023 by Duncan Thorp
 
The Scottish Third Sector Tracker – latest updates
Now, more than ever, new models for funding the sector are needed.
OPINION 27 April 2023 by Steve Grozier
 
New Bill has power to increase trust and confidence in Scotland’s charities 
The new Charities Bill working its way through the Scottish Parliament offers opportunities for third sector organisations to strengthen their reputations, says legal expert Helen Kidd
OPINION 19 April 2023 by Helen Kidd
 
Looking forward to the 2023 Scottish Fundraising Conference
Isla Campbell Lupton and Gary Kernahan talk about highlights from the conference in 2022 and what to expect this year
OPINION 15 March 2023 by Isla Campbell Lupton and Gary Kernahan
 
Building wealth and prosperity in every local community
What exactly is Community Wealth Building?
OPINION 14 March 2023 by Duncan Thorp
 
Delivering Scotland's environmental ambitions
Central Scotland Green Network is a key example of how actions can be delivered
OPINION 14 February 2023 Guest post
 
Obituary: Pippa Coutts - sharp wit and good humour
At the end of 2022 the team at Carnegie UK said goodbye to their good friend and colleague Pippa Coutts
OPINION 11 January 2023 by Jennifer Wallace
 
Have your say and help improve community planning in Scotland
Ariane Burgess MSP encourages individuals and groups to take part in consultation
OPINION 2 December 2022 by Ariane Burgess
 
Think snares were already banned? Think again...
Despite their cruelty, snares are still used to trap and maim animals on 'sporting' estates - but you can help consign them to history, writes Bob Elliot
OPINION 1 September 2022 by Bob Elliot
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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.

Read it here
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