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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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Seven reasons why your charity should change its name
Research consultancy nfpSynergy says charities should think twice before changing their name but concedes sometimes it has to be done. Here are 7 reasons why
LIST 22 May 2015 Guest post
 
How to grab a grant
TFN’s guide to finding funders and persuading them to give you a grant
OPINION 22 May 2015 by Susan Smith
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Social care bodies in Scotland implicated in historic child sexual abuse operation
Police in Scotland have been told of 45 places, including 16 social care establishments, where historic child sexual abuse took place
NEWS 22 May 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Charities urged to think twice before changing their name
Report says charities should ask their audience before going ahead
NEWS 22 May 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
After Olive’s death: charities must listen to the public
Tragic death of poppy seller sparks soul searching in the charitable sector
OPINION 21 May 2015 Guest post
 
Chief encounters: John Macdonald enjoys a Wonderful Life
John Macdonald would advise his 22-year-old self not to worry, except perhaps when invited to travel to St Kilda in a lightweight RIB
FEATURE 19 May 2015 by Alex Turnbull
 
Charity’s Glasgow visit from Her Royal Highness
Her Royal Highness Princess Anne visited PoppyScotland's newest premises in Glasgow
NEWS 19 May 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Formal investigation launched into Olive Cooke’s death
The UK's fundraising regulator has launched a formal investigation into claims charity fundraisers contributed to the death of a 92-year-old woman
NEWS 18 May 2015 by Susan Smith
 
A guide to the trustees annual report
Aidrienne Airlie explains why charities need to be clearer about their reserves policy in their trustees annual report
OPINION 12 May 2015 Guest post
 
Independent examination – the alternative to an audit
Chris Smith explains how independent examination can give charities confidence in their finances without the expensive and trouble of a formal audit
OPINION 12 May 2015 Guest post
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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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