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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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Charity retail offers alternative to fast fashion
Charity shops can support a movement against people buying cheap throwaway items by selling top quality recycled clothes
NEWS 21 February 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
£6.1 million third sector jobs boost
New jobs will be created for young people as part of a £6.1 million funding package
NEWS 20 February 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Charity workers’ fears for the future laid bare
Rising overheads, funding cuts and increased work loads are amongst the concerns that third sector staff have - a survey has revealed
NEWS 20 February 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Nicola Sturgeon on improving the role of the third sector in Scottish society
There is still a way to go in ensuring the third sector is perceived as an equal player in Scottish society but the first minister is optimistic
NEWS 20 February 2019 by Susan Smith
 
No place for exploitation in volunteering
Trade unions and the third sector have pledged to protect the workplace rights of volunteers
NEWS 20 February 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Third sector faces perfect storm of challenges
The extent of the challenges faced by Scottish charities has been laid bare in a survey of third sector staff
FEATURE 20 February 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
There has to be a better way to run a charity
Susan Smith says charities struggling to stay afloat are in an abusive relationship with funders and stakeholders
OPINION 20 February 2019 by Susan Smith
 
Come and have a cuppa on TFN at the Gathering
Team TFN is inviting readers to join them for a free cup of tea or coffee and a chat at this year’s Gathering.
NEWS 19 February 2019 by TFN
 
Employability programme provider in administration
The closure of Working Links presents an opportunity for greater third sector involvement in Fair Start Scotland, SCVO has claimed
NEWS 19 February 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Finding friends in the wilderness of third sector support
Anthea Coulter reflects on creating strong local collaborations during uncertain times for the Third Sector Interface Network
OPINION 19 February 2019 Guest post
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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