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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.

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Did Charity Commission play role in creating gagging clause?
​Critics round on Charity Commission chair asking him to explain his role in the UK government's recent gagging clause controversy
NEWS 7 March 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Top companies maintain charitable giving despite falling revenues
Philanthropy remains stable among big companies despite an overall slump in income
NEWS 7 March 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Cat manifesto gives MSPs paws for thought
​Leading charity wants cats to be put on the political agenda
NEWS 4 March 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Governance review ordered at RSPCA
Problems at one of England's biggest charities
NEWS 2 March 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Can CAS halt its revolving door of chief executives?
Robert Armour questions how the effectiveness of a board that has allowed its dirty laundry to be aired in the public press
OPINION 1 March 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Investing in your charity’s future
Julie Hutchison examines whether Scottish charity trustees should create an investment policy statement, and gives some tips on what to include
OPINION 1 March 2016 Guest post
 
A guide to help your charity survive
A new third sector sustainability toolkit gives advice on how to ensure your charity continue to exist well into the future
NEWS 1 March 2016 by Susan Smith
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Challenges of the cross-border charity
James Jopling muses on the difficulties of working between Edinburgh and London after 15 years commuting between the two
OPINION 29 February 2016 Guest post
 
Charities must stop “hounding vulnerable”
​Head of England and Wales' Charity Commission tells groups to get their house in order
NEWS 29 February 2016 by Robert Armour
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Sacked CAS chief threatens legal action against charity
Margaret Lynch denies allegations over misuse of expenses and other financial irregularities and is seeking legal advice
NEWS 29 February 2016 by Susan Smith
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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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