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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.

 
Elderly people who would gain the most from volunteering are not doing so, while those who do already enjoy the benefits it can provide

 
​Gary McLelland has been appointed as chief executive of the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU)

 
The majority of the public value the contribution small, local charities make to their communities, research has shown

 
​Philip Rinn on lotto betting, which could be the future of charity fundraising

 
​Jamie Davidson on the qualities that all productive charity boards should have

 
Focus to be on stimulating social enterprises, developing stronger organisations and realising market opportunities

 
Social Investment Scotland Chief Development Officer Roger Moors takes a look at what it really means to be investment ready

 

 
Alastair Keatinge says the ramifications about abuse in youth football go far beyond the beautiful game and have an effect of third sector