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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Take control with #SocialSummer2018
Duncan Thorp talks about the latest campaign promoting Scotland's inclusive social economy
OPINION 19 July 2018 Guest post
 
Linking the global ambitions of social enterprise to our local context
Josiah Lockhart looks at the potential for shared learning across borders as he prepares to attend this year's Social Enterprise World Forum in Edinburgh
OPINION 16 July 2018 Guest post
 
Charities must account for market impact on investments
Lynne Lamont stresses the importance of keeping track of any investments
OPINION 6 July 2018 Guest post
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What is a modern charity anyway - and do you care?
Susan Smith is confused about what a modern charity is, which is why TFN is asking for your help working it out
OPINION 6 July 2018 by Susan Smith
 
10 years of social enterprise
Dr Mairi Mackay looks back 10 years to the first Social Enterprise World Forum as she prepares to attend this year's event in Edinburgh
OPINION 5 July 2018 Guest post
 
Chief Encounters: Carl Hodson, Fife Society for the Blind
The charity boss does not like surprises at work but believes being scared can deliver positive energy
OPINION 5 July 2018 Guest post
 
There is something different about working in the voluntary sector
Martin Crewe examines why charities still have a key role to play in society
OPINION 5 July 2018 Guest post
 
There from the start – the Royal Voluntary Service has shaped the NHS for 70 years
Catherine Johnstone on how RVS volunteers shifted their efforts from war to supporting the newly formed NHS, and are still there 70 years later
OPINION 5 July 2018 Guest post
 
How much do volunteers mean to us?
Seona Deuchar reflects on her time working with volunteers at The Vegan Society
OPINION 2 July 2018 Guest post
 
The Social Enterprise World Forum influences what I do today
Michelle Ferguson looks at the positives she took from 2017's Social Enterprise World Forum as she prepares to attend this year's event in Edinburgh
OPINION 29 June 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.

Read it here
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