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Every trustee has a voice - how you use it matters 
Charities need to ensure they have the right expertise at the table, an environment in which trustees can shine - and the training they need to do the job, writes Helen Kidd
OPINION 9 November 2023 by Helen Kidd
 
It’s good to talk. Especially about money 
Today sees the start of this year’s Talk Money week.  
OPINION 6 November 2023 by Isabella Williams
 
Scotland at the Social Enterprise World Forum  
Duncan Thorp on the Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) 2023
OPINION 3 November 2023 by Duncan Thorp
 
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
 
Co-designing the National Care Service: aspiration rather than reality?
Sara Redmond says progress on the NCS should not be lost to expediency and fear of sharing power
OPINION 19 October 2023 by Sara Redmond
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Warm words won’t cut it for a sector already stretched to the limit 
Allan Faulds: "the longer we wait for fair funding, the greater the risk it will be stretched to breaking point"
OPINION 18 October 2023 by Allan Faulds
 
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
 
Closing the gap – empowering people with long term conditions 
Jane-Claire Judson on Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland's new strategy
OPINION 5 October 2023 by Jane-Claire Judson
 
A Scotland free from poverty is possible 
Ruth Boyle outlines the policy demands of this year's cross-organisation Challenge Poverty Week, and says it's time to build a fairer, greener country 
OPINION 3 October 2023 by Ruth Boyle
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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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