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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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The three changes in grant-making to watch for in the next year
Alex Blake examines what the coming year holds for grant-making trusts
OPINION 15 October 2020 by Alex Blake
 
International Credit Union Day
Thomas McVay examines the role that financial cooperatives play in improving the communities they serve
OPINION 15 October 2020 by Thomas McVay
 
It's all about the craic
Susan Smith explores how community groups build relationships and why they are #NeverMoreNeeded than right now
OPINION 12 October 2020 by Susan Smith
 
Critical financial aid extended for victims of crime
The Victims’ Fund provides a financial lifeline to many vulnerable victims across the country
OPINION 8 October 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Why gifts in wills are #NeverMoreNeeded
Rob Cope explains how legacy giving offers a unique opportunity to boost income
OPINION 14 September 2020 Guest post
 
Out with the old, in with the new normal
The voluntary sector has in some ways been thriving during lockdown, says Susan Smith, but what happens as lockdown lifts will shape the future. #NeverMoreNeede
OPINION 11 June 2020 by Susan Smith
 
Living our values is critical during crisis
Alice Russell says values are absolutely critical for organisations during the coronavirus pandemic
OPINION 28 May 2020 Guest post
 
Tips to avoid Covid-19 cyber scams
Alison Stone gives advice on how to avoid the new scams which aim to use the coronavirus pandemic to exploit people
OPINION 5 May 2020 Guest post
 
Community hubs can create real change
Donald Inch examines how a rural community came together after the closure of a local school
OPINION 6 September 2019 Guest post
 
How to maximise your grant success
How to maximise your grant success
OPINION 14 March 2019 Guest post
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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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