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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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Fostering is not Airbnb for children without families
Susan Smith questions the impact of the latest charity campaign to persuade more Scots to foster
OPINION 13 September 2017 by Susan Smith
 
The three pillars of social good
Mike Buonaiuto outlines his theory on how to create social change
OPINION 21 August 2017 Guest post
 
Are foster carers parents or professionals?
Daniel Sinclair explores the implications of a recent Scottish court ruling the found a fostering couple should be classed as council employees
OPINION 10 August 2017 Guest post
1 comment
 
Were police morally right to pay a paedophile to inform?
POLL 10 August 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Micro volunteering allows me to help women on the other side of the world
Ellie Hutchinson, 35, talks about her new role as an e-mentor for Women’s Worldwide Web
OPINION 1 August 2017 Guest post
1 comment
 
School’s out for summer – joy or sorrow?
Tommy George on how Edinburgh Leisure's Positive Destinations is helping 150 young people to unlock their potential this summer
OPINION 6 July 2017 Guest post
 
Poll: should child benefit be topped up by £5 per week?
POLL 29 June 2017 by Graham Martin
1 comment
 
Schools are creating the philanthropists of the future
Tracey Bird sat on the judging panel of the Youth Philanthropy Awards at her local high school and was amazed with the results
OPINION 15 June 2017 Guest post
 
Challenging bullying, promoting respect
Katie Rafferty on the achievements of the new anti-bullying service
OPINION 14 June 2017 Guest post
1 comment
 
When work-life balance is the norm not the exception
Having an empathetic employer means James Cunningham has been able to bringing up a disabled daughter as well as continue working full time
OPINION 14 June 2017 by Robert Armour
1 comment
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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