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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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News in brief: what’s been going on across Scotland’s third sector, 6 July 2018
A selection of stories from communities and voluntary organisations across Scotland
LIST 5 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
10 years of social enterprise
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
OPINION 5 July 2018 Guest post
 
Chief Encounters: Carl Hodson, Fife Society for the Blind
The charity boss does not like surprises at work but believes being scared can deliver positive energy
OPINION 5 July 2018 Guest post
 
There is something different about working in the voluntary sector
Martin Crewe examines why charities still have a key role to play in society
OPINION 5 July 2018 Guest post
 
There from the start – the Royal Voluntary Service has shaped the NHS for 70 years
Catherine Johnstone on how RVS volunteers shifted their efforts from war to supporting the newly formed NHS, and are still there 70 years later
OPINION 5 July 2018 Guest post
 
Charity appoints Scambassador for Scotland
Alarming rise in new ways of conning the public has led to appointment
NEWS 4 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Day at the palace for third sector boss
Patricia Armstrong collected her OBE for service to voluntary organisations at Holyrood Palace this week
NEWS 4 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Boards of charity foundations need urgent makeover
Foundation boards suffer from being pale, male and stale
NEWS 2 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Call for political parties to publish gender gap data
Little known law should be enacted to ensure greater equality
NEWS 2 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
How much do volunteers mean to us?
Seona Deuchar reflects on her time working with volunteers at The Vegan Society
OPINION 2 July 2018 Guest post
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.

Read it here
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