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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.

 
Perceptions of charities have changed over the 15 years since the Scottish Charity Act came into existence. TFN is exploring what a charity is and should be now

 
The Charity Commission has investigated more complaints in the past four months than it did in the whole of the previous year

 
Lynne Lamont stresses the importance of keeping track of any investments

 
Susan Smith is confused about what a modern charity is, which is why TFN is asking for your help working it out

 
An Easter campaign run by Cadbury and the National Trust for Scotland breached new rules on aiming junk food promotions at children

 
Study shows happy workers are far more likely to commit time to their community

 
A selection of stories from communities and voluntary organisations across Scotland

 
Dr Mairi Mackay looks back 10 years to the first Social Enterprise World Forum as she prepares to attend this year's event in Edinburgh

 
The charity boss does not like surprises at work but believes being scared can deliver positive energy

 
Martin Crewe examines why charities still have a key role to play in society