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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.

 
Susan Murray and Shirley Otto highlight why it's important for UK charities to pay attention to their Scottish operation

 
​Critics round on Charity Commission chair asking him to explain his role in the UK government's recent gagging clause controversy

 
Alastair Keatinge, a specialist in charity law, says charity boards should consider collaborations, partnerships or a merger

 
Stephanie Fraser on what fundraising regulation might end up costing Bobath Scotland

 
Philanthropy remains stable among big companies despite an overall slump in income

 
​Leading charity wants cats to be put on the political agenda

 
Problems at one of England's biggest charities

 
A new third sector sustainability toolkit gives advice on how to ensure your charity continue to exist well into the future

 
Robert Armour questions how the effectiveness of a board that has allowed its dirty laundry to be aired in the public press

 
Julie Hutchison examines whether Scottish charity trustees should create an investment policy statement, and gives some tips on what to include