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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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Victims’ Awareness Week: why we need to work together to give victims of crime a voice 
Kate Wallace on Victims’ Awareness Week
OPINION 27 February 2025 by Kate Wallace
 
British Sign Language: how our advice really is for everyone 
Jonathan Boyd on trying to ensure there are no obstacles when it comes to receiving support
OPINION 24 February 2025 by Jonathan Boyd
 
Have you worked in partnership with Future Pathways? We want to hear from you 
Sponsored content: If you work in the third sector or in a statutory service, we’d like to know what you think of Future Pathways
OPINION 21 February 2025 Sponsored content
 
Bridging the gap in third sector finance
Chris Jamieson on using debt products constructively
OPINION 21 February 2025 by Chris Jamieson
 
The true extent of the energy crisis across Scottish communities
Derek Mitchell: huge numbers of people in our communities are experiencing real harm – not just physically but mentally as well – because they can’t afford their fuel bills
OPINION 17 February 2025 by Derek Mitchell
 
A small victory - but one worth celebrating
Kirsten Hogg reflects on the first minister’s funding announcement at this year’s Gathering
OPINION 10 February 2025 by Kirsten Hogg
 
Why we need an energy debt relief scheme
David Hilferty: we need urgent action
OPINION 10 February 2025 by David Hilferty
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A year of optimism and opportunity for Scotland
Duncan Thorp looks for antidotes to the seemingly never-ending cycle of bad news
OPINION 6 February 2025 by Duncan Thorp
 
Could having the CEO on the board strengthen your charity?
Money is tight. Charities are continually grappling with how best to tackle those challenges. And some are considering the structure of their board. Lawyer Helen Kidd explores the issue.
OPINION 6 February 2025 by Helen Kidd
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Blue Cake Day gave us time to talk
Kirsty Greer on taking the time to connect
OPINION 6 February 2025 by Kirsty Greer
 
Embracing AI: How charities can benefit 
George Holmes on embracing new technology
OPINION 3 February 2025 by George Holmes
 
A day in the life of a Cyrenians mediator
For Family Mediation Week, Alan Jeffrey writes about what a typical day looks like as he supports families to reconnect, rebuild relationships, and avoid the causes and consequences of youth homelessness.
OPINION 30 January 2025 by Alan Jeffrey
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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