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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

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.

 
Two Scottish third sector leaders have won places in the prestigious 2016 Clore Social Leadership programme

 
Debbie Shields believes existing trustees should consider five key elements before recruiting a new board member

 
Investigation underway after sex toy found in cake

 
It's trustees week, so TFN looks back on five recent occasions when charity trustees really messed up and what can be learned from their mistakes

 
A report into the activities of Scotland's third sector interfaces uncovers a dramatic increase in youth volunteering

 
Rev Dr Russell Barr says being a Church of Scotland minister is the "best job in the world"

 
Former SCVO convenor awarded doctorate

 
​Animal welfare boss defends his record after negative newspaper reports

 
​Unusual break in sees thief promise to return cash

 
​Changing priorities for trust being dictated by economic factors