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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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Strengthening Your Organisation's Digital Defences: Why Third-Sector Organisations Should Embrace CyberScotland Week
The CyberScotland Partnership is organising its sixth annual CyberScotland Week, a week-long event dedicated to boosting cyber awareness and resilience across Scotland.
OPINION 8 December 2023 Sponsored content
 
Cyber attacks are on the rise, how prepared is your organisation?
Exercise in a Box is a free 90-minute non-technical workshop which helps organisations test and practice their internal response to many cyber issues.
OPINION 5 December 2023 Sponsored content
 
For the poorest this winter, timing is everything
What choices will people face as bills soar and temperatures plummet over the winter?
OPINION 4 December 2023 by David Hilferty
 
People face a winter of worry
The Citizens Advice network has launched “Worried this winter”, a campaign encouraging people who are worried about bills to seek advice
OPINION 28 November 2023 by Dr Matthew Lee
 
Sector must keep up the pressure
Kirsten Hogg analyses the first minister’s commitments towards the voluntary sector, based on his address to the Gathering 2023
OPINION 13 November 2023 by Kirsten Hogg
 
What makes a charity CEO effective? 
Prioritisation of time and personal energy is essential for effectiveness, says Martin Crewe
OPINION 10 November 2023 by Martin Crewe
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Educational reform presents major opportunity for equality  
Dr Mhairi Crawford says that inclusivity expands beyond the boundaries of a textbook 
OPINION 3 November 2023 by Dr Mhairi Crawford
 
Blueprint for workplace equality: Scottish employers invited to flagship conference 
Scotland is gearing up to host a major conference shining a light on workplace equality and diversity, highlighting the potential advantages of these forward-thinking strategies
OPINION 30 October 2023 Sponsored content
 
Thank goodness you’re here!   
June Pennykid celebrates the sector on her return to the Gathering
OPINION 27 October 2023 by June Pennykid
 
The door is open - now we need to push it a bit further 
CCPS CEO Rachel Cackett reflects on the disappointments and successes of the 4 Steps to Fair Work campaign – and what its emerging movement can do next in its fight for social justice
OPINION 13 October 2023 by Rachel Cackett
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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