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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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Emerging business models offer big challenge to social enterprise
Duncan Thorp explains the variety of new business models putting people before profit
OPINION 27 September 2018 Guest post
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Animation aims to create better understanding of charity
A special animation has been created which aims to give a better understanding of Scotland's third sector
NEWS 26 September 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Youngsters benefit from volunteering
Stirling's Festival of Volunteering came to a close with an event aimed at ensuring volunteering is more inclusive for young people
NEWS 26 September 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
SCVO to consult on Brexit
The umbrella group is set to consult its members on the possibility of a people’s vote or second referendum on the UK’s EU membership
NEWS 26 September 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Award for third sector boss
Fiona Duncan was named the winner of the Fletcher of Saltoun Award for Public Life
NEWS 25 September 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Girlguiding denies expelling leaders over transgender policy
New policy on transgender children has created controversy
NEWS 25 September 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Survey: charity trustees tell TFN about your experience
Good charity governance is more important than ever before. TFN is exploring what it’s like to hold a trustee role and what challenges trustees face.
NEWS 25 September 2018 by Sophie Bell
 
Problem page: How to invest charity funds
Got a problem that’s holding your organisation back? Aunt Tiffany knows everyone who’s anyone in the third sector – and will find the answer
OPINION 24 September 2018 Guest post
 
Local authorities must commit to Living Wage accreditation
Iain Russell urges greater Living Wage commitment following Smith Institute research
OPINION 21 September 2018 Guest post
 
Perfect fit - how charity shops are saving the high street
​Susan Smith believes charity shops are a boon to Scotland's high streets, and still have more to offer
OPINION 21 September 2018 by Susan Smith
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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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