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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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A woman’s place is on the stage
Ishbel Smith on why women are under-represented in public speaking arenas – mostly
OPINION 24 April 2018 Guest post
 
Charity shops should not be taken for granted
Mark Chapman, from the Charity Retail Association, says charity shop numbers are at a high but it is important to expand online operations
OPINION 24 April 2018 Guest post
 
Why aren’t feminists united?
Lauren Kay-Lambert has observed many women's groups working in competition with each other
OPINION 24 April 2018 Guest post
 
Is the death knell sounding for Scotland’s ALEOS?
​Robert Armour argues arms-length organisations created by councils is a failed experiment
OPINION 13 April 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Women and low pay: third sector must mind the gap
Susan Smith explains why the third sector's gender pay gap figures are not worth celebrating
OPINION 11 April 2018 by Susan Smith
 
What type of leadership does the sector need?
Lara Friedman discusses the importance of leaderships within the third sector
OPINION 9 April 2018 Guest post
 
GDPR preparations must look for weak links in operations
Nimarta Cheema says weak links must be sought out with the approach of GDPR
OPINION 9 April 2018 Guest post
 
Wanted: innovative enterprising ideas to boost life for young Scots
Josiah Lockhart is calling for people who think they know a way to transform life for young Scots to apply to the Social Innovation Competition
OPINION 9 April 2018 Guest post
 
When is working together right for charities?
Jamie Davidson says charities can benefit from collaboration but trustees should proceed with caution
OPINION 9 April 2018 Guest post
 
Who should speak for your charity?
Ishbel Smith calls on charities to consider who is the best person to speak for their cause and whether a celebrity is always a bonus
OPINION 6 April 2018 Guest post
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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