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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Poll: are you happy to pay for the royal wedding?
POLL 1 December 2017 by Graham Martin
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Poll: is volunteering exploitation?
POLL 1 December 2017 by Graham Martin
4 comments
 
We want disabled people to have better experiences at work
Independent Living in Scotland’s Susie Fitton looks at the #myworkstorycampaign, which encourages disabled people to get talking about being themselves at work
OPINION 1 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Charities must learn the difference between a chat and lobbying
Kenny Gray says charities must get smart in preparation for the new Lobbying Register
OPINION 29 November 2017 by TFN
1 comment
 
Autumn budget 2017: what’s in it for charities?
Julie Hutchison highlights some of the ways the the autumn statement could impact on Scottish charities
OPINION 23 November 2017 Guest post
 
Events is an area that young people can thrive in
Forth Valley Social Enterprise (FVSE) chairman Matt McGrandles looks at what has been achieved in the five years since the organisation was founded
OPINION 23 November 2017 Guest post
 
Trustees Week: charities encouraged to consider greater diversity
To mark Trustees Week, Euan Morrison argues for board diversity
OPINION 13 November 2017 Guest post
3 comments
 
Move to real-time impact reporting results in greater transparency
Matt Stevenson-Dodd, chief executive of Street League, discusses his charity’s decision to run the #CallForClarity campaign
OPINION 9 November 2017 Guest post
 
More to be done to ensure charities pay living wage
Emma Kosmin, programme manager for the Living Wage Foundation, reflects on the rate being increased to £8.75 an hour
OPINION 8 November 2017 Guest post
 
What comes first: salaries or service users?
Susan Smith says the charity sector must avoid the false dichotomy between a decent wage and their charitable purpose
OPINION 8 November 2017 by Susan Smith
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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