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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.

 
A special animation has been created which aims to give a better understanding of Scotland's third sector

 
The umbrella group is set to consult its members on the possibility of a people’s vote or second referendum on the UK’s EU membership

 
Stirling's Festival of Volunteering came to a close with an event aimed at ensuring volunteering is more inclusive for young people

 
Fiona Duncan was named the winner of the Fletcher of Saltoun Award for Public Life

 
New policy on transgender children has created controversy

 
Good charity governance is more important than ever before. TFN is exploring what it’s like to hold a trustee role and what challenges trustees face.

 
Got a problem that’s holding your organisation back? Aunt Tiffany knows everyone who’s anyone in the third sector – and will find the answer

 
Iain Russell urges greater Living Wage commitment following Smith Institute research

 
​Susan Smith believes charity shops are a boon to Scotland's high streets, and still have more to offer

 
John Cleghorn explains how your charity can implement a risk management strategy.