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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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Charity trustees have lots to lose by ignoring signs of insolvency
OPINION 22 March 2022 by Shona Campbell
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Transforming Scotland’s economy with social enterprise
Reaction to the Scottish Government's recently published report Scotland’s National Strategy for Economic Transformation
OPINION 15 March 2022 by Duncan Thorp
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Home Energy Scotland helps combat rising fuel costs
A referral to Home Energy Scotland can help clients access advice, support and Warmer Homes Scotland, the Scottish Government’s national fuel poverty programme.
OPINION 15 March 2022 Sponsored content
 
Charity funded medical research plays crucial role in health of Scottish economy
Charity funded research can play a pivotal role in helping the nation recover economically from the effects of the pandemic
OPINION 14 March 2022 by Professor James Leiper
 
The Action Group receives Stonewall award for commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion at work
Reflections on joining the Diversity Champions programme
OPINION 10 March 2022 by Lisa Williamson
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No more excuses over multi-year funding 
Organisations must rally together to secure a spending review that delivers for Scotland’s voluntary sector
OPINION 9 March 2022 by Paul Bradley
 
Building community wealth with social enterprise
Community Wealth Building (CWB) promises a practical, inclusive and sustainable approach to development.
OPINION 7 March 2022 by Duncan Thorp
 
Making Tax Digital deadline looming for small charities
Make sure you're prepared for Making Tax Digital
OPINION 3 March 2022 by Iain Masterton
 
How charities and civil society can support Ukraine
NCVO's head of networks and influencing on how we can help the situation in Ukraine.
OPINION 3 March 2022 by Alex Farrow
 
Scottish council elections: resources for the voluntary sector
New resources are available which voluntary sector organisations can use to empower those they work with to participate
OPINION 1 March 2022 by Catherine Heggie
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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