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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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What is next for charity fundraising?
Richard Hamer says the ball is in the court of Scotland's charities when it comes to setting up a new regulatory system north of the border
OPINION 11 November 2015 Guest post
 
Charity Commission v OSCR - who can weed out the bad apples
Gillian Harkness looks at the Charity Commission and OSCR to see which system is most likely to uncover bad practise and avoid another Kids Company
OPINION 10 November 2015 Guest post
 
Top five tips for charities recruiting a trustee
Debbie Shields believes existing trustees should consider five key elements before recruiting a new board member
OPINION 2 November 2015 Guest post
 
Poll: Should charities follow RNLI’s lead and abandon cold calling?
POLL 23 October 2015 by Robert Armour
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Collaborating for community impact
This year's Voluntary Action Scotland conference is looking to discuss ways local action can impact on everyday services writes chief executive Calum Irving
OPINION 9 October 2015 by TFN
 
Meet the disabled adrenlin junkies
Sylvia Endmyre knows a bunch of disabled people for whom no challenge is too far whether its skydiving, bungee jumping or flying in gliders
OPINION 7 October 2015 Guest post
 
SCIO v CIC head-to-head
Kelly Sleight examines the differences between the two main legal structures a new social good body may consider
OPINION 5 October 2015 Guest post
 
A critical period in charity fundraising
Fraser Hudghton looks at the future of fundraising in a period of change
OPINION 28 September 2015 Guest post
 
Gift Aid keeps on giving: but for how long?
Changes threaten Scottish Gift Aid System
OPINION 28 September 2015 Guest post
 
Fundraising system must be stronger and more robust
Peter Lewis of the Institute of Fundraising says the correct regulatory system is vital
OPINION 25 September 2015 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.

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