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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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Chief Encounters: Celine Sinclair, The Yard
The chief executive of the play and respite facility for disabled children is proud to have seen the organisation grow
OPINION 9 October 2017 Guest post
 
Hate fest furore over Neil Oliver’s role as NTS president
Susan Smith argues the fallout following the appointment of Neil Oliver as NTS president is a worrying sign for Scottish democratic debate
OPINION 9 October 2017 by Susan Smith
8 comments
 
Are fundraisers the Cinderella of charities?
Susan Smith reflects on the role of fundraisers within Scottish charities following the TFN Live event at the Scottish Fundraising conference
OPINION 4 October 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Risky business: why trustees must be on top of risk
Adrienne Airlie provides some advice for charity trustees on how to mitigate risks to the health and wellbeing of their charity
OPINION 3 October 2017 by TFN
 
Ten top tips for trustees
​Tracey Bird explores the vital steps that those who volunteer as charity trustees should take
OPINION 3 October 2017 Guest post
 
Poll: should Neil Oliver have been appointed president of the National Trust for Scotland?
POLL 2 October 2017 by Graham Martin
100 comments
 
Poll: is anti-Irish racism a problem in Scotland?
POLL 28 September 2017 by TFN
 
Why people choose to care for dogs rather than people
Susan Smith says the third sector must do more to ensure social care is a job worth doing in Scotland
OPINION 27 September 2017 by Susan Smith
1 comment
 
Introducing Sunnd – driving genuine social innovation through collaboration
Lucy Fraser on a new concept for living which puts puts wellness at the heart of housing
OPINION 26 September 2017 by TFN
1 comment
 
Violence at work is not part of the job
Dave Watson warns voluntary sector manager who continue to tell staff violence is just part of the job will face the wrath of Unison
OPINION 21 September 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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