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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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Charity incorporation: the pros and cons
Alastair Keatinge says that new rules on incorporation may increase a charity's workload, but this shouldn't skew your decision-making on whether to incorporate
OPINION 2 November 2016 Guest post
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We know the truth about poverty
​Susan Smith argues that the third sector should stay optimistic despite the challenges it faces to support the poorest members of society
OPINION 2 November 2016 by Susan Smith
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Helping organisations move from asking to earning
Roger Moors, chief development officer at Social Investment Scotland, examines the origins and growth of social investment in Scotland.
OPINION 28 October 2016 Guest post
 
Charities are unclear about notifiable events guidance
Alastair Keatinge warns deciding whether to report a ‘notifiable event’ to OSCR may not be straightforward
OPINION 25 October 2016 Guest post
 
Social enterprise and the desire for business to give back
​Chris Smith, partner at law firm Gillespie Macandrew, on the benefits of social enterprise for both business and the community
OPINION 19 October 2016 Guest post
 
Charity adverts – why some are deemed to have gone too far
Shabnum Mustapha highlights some of the cases when the Advertising Standards Agency had to rule against charity adverts
OPINION 18 October 2016 Guest post
 
Does the tabloid press have it in for charities?
POLL 14 October 2016 by Alex Turnbull
 
Sector must stand up to bullies who would exploit Olive Cooke tragedy
Let's get our act together - and stand up against those who want to silence charities
OPINION 13 October 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Bridging the Gift Aid gap – maximise your charity’s Gift Aid income
Alastair Petrie provides tips for small charity's on increasing their Gift Aid income
OPINION 11 October 2016 Guest post
 
Lessons learned from Rock and Roll
Charlotte Bray ponders the highs and lows of fundraising while risking her life in a Muse mosh pit
OPINION 7 October 2016 by Charlotte Bray
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.

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