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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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My journey with Clore begins
Jane Bruce quit her job as director of Venture Scotland to become a Clore Social Leadership fellow. Her TFN blog follows her through the highs and lows.
OPINION 21 February 2014 Guest post
 
A small step can make a big difference
Jobs & Business Glasgow's Clare Ferry outlines just how valuable a board can be to a social enterprise
OPINION 18 February 2014 Guest post
 
Putting your trust in trustees
Adrienne Airlie argues charities should respond to recent negative media coverage of the role of trustees with a robust approach to governance
OPINION 18 February 2014 by Alex Turnbull
 
Can digital media drive social change?
Susan Smith, editor of TFN explores the ethics of embracing citizen reporting.
OPINION 17 February 2014 by Susan Smith
 
Political beliefs can be grounds for a discrimination claim
As the independence referendum looms, charities should be aware of the dangers of discriminating against staff members for political beliefs
OPINION 17 February 2014 by Alex Turnbull
 
The tables have turned
The decision to uphold St Margaret’s adoption agency's appeal was a significant moment in the story of Scottish charity law.
OPINION 17 February 2014 by Susan Smith
 
Yes to a Scottish lobbying bill
The influence that some industries seem to have over public policy should be of concern to us all.
OPINION 17 February 2014 by Alex Turnbull
 
Charlotte Bray | Vive La Resolution!
New Year’s resolutions – we love them; we hate them.
OPINION 14 February 2014 by Charlotte Bray
 
Don’t be fined accidentally – get insured!
Employer's liability insurance is a legally required essential for any size of organisation.
OPINION 14 February 2014 by Alex Turnbull
 
Pensions need not create a crisis for your charity
Karen Wright who manages the SCVO Payroll Service gives some advice to smaller voluntary organisations.
OPINION 13 February 2014 by Alex Turnbull
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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