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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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Forget campaigning in this election – save your fight for the aftermath
John Downie believes the third sector needs to save its energy for the fight ahead rather than waste time on the general election campaign
OPINION 25 April 2017 Guest post
 
Poll: how will you vote on 8 June?
POLL 20 April 2017 by Graham Martin
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Care providers should be tougher at bargaining
Charities should not jeopardise their own sustainability by accepting service levels or fees that are unfeasible to deliver, says Alastair Keatinge
OPINION 20 April 2017 Guest post
 
May’s power grab demeans democracy
Martin Sime sees paralels between Turkish dictator in waiting Erdogan and our own prime minister
OPINION 20 April 2017 Guest post
 
Read all about it – how to get press coverage
Jolene Campbell advises charities to forget about the latest digital trends and focus on telling great stories to win media coverage
OPINION 19 April 2017 Guest post
 
Know the employment rights of your staff
The gig economy might be characteristic by short-term contracts and freelance work but charities must be well versed in their legal status
OPINION 19 April 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Investment in knowledge pays the best interest
Melanie Mills believes it is essential for trustees to Get Informed about social finance
OPINION 18 April 2017 Guest post
 
Courage: lead by channeling that child-like zest for a challenge
Mark Kelvin is learning from some of his own childhood good qualities in his bid to be a successful third sector leader
OPINION 7 April 2017 Guest post
 
Employability in Scotland: an opportunity not a threat
Jamie Hepburn says taking a voluntary approach will mean a new beginning for employability in Scotland
OPINION 31 March 2017 Guest post
 
It’s time to celebrate Volunteers’ Week!
Sarah Latto on why volunteers are the golden thread binding society
OPINION 30 March 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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