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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.

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Ambitious new report has potential to transform Scotland’s economy 
Duncan Thorp on calls to dramatically increase the number of social enterprises, cooperatives and employee-owned businesses across Scotland
OPINION 12 September 2024 by Duncan Thorp
 
Inspiring legacies and lasting good
This week is Remember A Charity Week
OPINION 11 September 2024 by Mark Docherty
 
Fuel poverty warning for pensioners as higher energy bills are expected this winter
Citizens Advice Scotland has been advocating for a social tariff, which discounts energy bills for those on the lowest incomes
OPINION 9 September 2024 by Stephanie Millar
 
Sandra Wilson 1948-2024 – an appreciation from RNIB Scotland
James Adams pays tribute to a renowned charity champion
OPINION 6 September 2024 by James Adams
 
Volunteering in education and skills: our recommendations for change
Sarah Latto on the contribution of volunteering to learning and development
OPINION 5 September 2024 by Sarah Latto
 
Coming together to turn black clouds to blue skies
Self-Harm Network Scotland has been providing support to thousands of people
OPINION 4 September 2024 by Tina Koenig
 
Statisticians for Society: empowering charities through data
Sponsored content: Statisticians for Society is a pro bono initiative that connects professional statisticians with charitable organisations, providing vital support at no cost
OPINION 3 September 2024 Sponsored content
 
Human rights and the Programme for Government: if not now, when?
Emma Hutton looks ahead to this week’s Holyrood policy announcements – and says ministers must match talk with action
OPINION 2 September 2024 by Emma Hutton
 
Pith o’ sense, an’ pride o’ worth
Sponsored content: nominations for The Robert Burns Humanitarian Award are now open
OPINION 2 September 2024 Sponsored content
 
From trust to action: how charities can innovate to bridge the giving gap
Leila Hashemi says the sector has to evolve alongside its supporters
OPINION 2 September 2024 by Leila Hashemi
 
You shouldn’t have to pay for a fair workplace
Hyo Eun Shin on why the employment tribunals system should be available to all
OPINION 2 September 2024 by Hyo Eun Shin
 
When it comes to debt advice, don’t waste money you don’t need to
Pauline Allan on a specialist service that’s available free of charge
OPINION 26 August 2024 by Pauline Allan
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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