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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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No complaints about Scottish fundraising
Alison Elliot on the state of fundraising in Scotland following the launch of the Scottish Fundraising Standards Panel
OPINION 19 September 2017 by TFN
 
Is it acceptable for social enterprises to use zero hour contracts?
POLL 14 September 2017 by TFN
2 comments
 
Stop the excuses: give sleepover staff equal pay
​Gail McLean is angry with Enable Scotland for not paying sleepover care staff the Living Wage
OPINION 13 September 2017 Guest post
3 comments
 
The tide is high: set sail for progressive politics
Graham Martin argues that the SNP's tack to the left shows the direction of travel is with the third sector
OPINION 6 September 2017 by Graham Martin
1 comment
 
Charity trustees – finding the right fit
Sandy Macdonald on how to find the right trustees for your board
OPINION 5 September 2017 Guest post
 
When it comes to leadership, don’t go it alone
Ben Rogers discusses lessons learned from student life, and the potential benefits of a leadership exchange.
OPINION 5 September 2017 Guest post
 
Taking Cornerstone’s vision to the continent
Mairi Martin on Cornerstone's successful visit to the European Health Forum
OPINION 4 September 2017 by TFN
 
Social care: charities should move onto the front foot
Kate Wyatt on why charities must be more proactive on social care
OPINION 4 September 2017 Guest post
 
A new strategy, name and a brighter, bolder, braver vision
Fiona Duncan on the rebranding of the Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland
OPINION 29 August 2017 by TFN
 
Third sector needs to speak with one voice on Brexit
John Downie, director of public affairs for the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, wants the sector to pull together
OPINION 29 August 2017 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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