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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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Are we beginning to hear the death knell of SDS?
Susan Smith calls on the third sector to fight the fatigue and find ways to save the personalisation dream before it's too late
OPINION 6 December 2017 by Susan Smith
 
An effective board should lie at the heart of charity resilience
Steph Taylor argues board development is vital for charity success
OPINION 5 December 2017 Guest post
 
Money for nothing – thanks goodness we’re not alone
Charlotte Bray believes more and more companies are targeting charities in the hope of making a quick buck
OPINION 5 December 2017 Guest post
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The fall of the old order: volunteer revolution
George Thomson has responded to TFN's invitation to critique the use of volunteers at this year's Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations
OPINION 4 December 2017 Guest post
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We want disabled people to have better experiences at work
Independent Living in Scotland’s Susie Fitton looks at the #myworkstorycampaign, which encourages disabled people to get talking about being themselves at work
OPINION 1 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Poll: are you happy to pay for the royal wedding?
POLL 1 December 2017 by Graham Martin
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Poll: is volunteering exploitation?
POLL 1 December 2017 by Graham Martin
4 comments
 
Charities must learn the difference between a chat and lobbying
Kenny Gray says charities must get smart in preparation for the new Lobbying Register
OPINION 29 November 2017 by TFN
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Autumn budget 2017: what’s in it for charities?
Julie Hutchison highlights some of the ways the the autumn statement could impact on Scottish charities
OPINION 23 November 2017 Guest post
 
Events is an area that young people can thrive in
Forth Valley Social Enterprise (FVSE) chairman Matt McGrandles looks at what has been achieved in the five years since the organisation was founded
OPINION 23 November 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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