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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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Should charities which get government cash be barred from campaigning against policy?
POLL 12 February 2016 by Graham Martin
4 comments
 
Time for charities to stand their ground against bullies
Despite waves of media attacks, well run charities have nothing to hide
OPINION 12 February 2016 by Susan Smith
 
How you can shape the future of fundraising in Scotland
Fundraising in Scotland: help shape the future
OPINION 11 February 2016 Guest post
 
Will Kids Company saga put off new trustees?
Alastair Keatinge says we must not let media and politicians’ criticism of trustees deter others from supporting charities
OPINION 11 February 2016 Guest post
 
There is no such thing as one-size fits all in communications
Catherine Grinyer of Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) says charities need to view their audiences through a diversity and inclusion lens
OPINION 2 February 2016 Guest post
 
Love charity? Come to this year’s Gathering
Alex Thomson on how he plans this year's Gathering to be one big charity love in
OPINION 18 January 2016 Guest post
 
New year, new hope for a bright future
Martin Sime believes that 2016 is a year for Scotland's third sector to think big!
OPINION 12 January 2016 Guest post
 
Scottish charities to be hit by new employer tax
Ruchir Shah explains how voluntary organisations that employ staff will be affected by the new Apprenticeship Levy
OPINION 11 January 2016 Guest post
1 comment
 
The importance of negotiating contracts
Charities have more power and influence than they may realise, says Lianne Lodge of law firm Gillespie Macandrew
OPINION 8 January 2016 Guest post
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Let’s celebrate Scottish charities in 2016
Susan Smith examines some of the challenges faced by charities in 2015 and explains why we should celebrate Scotland's third sector in 2016
OPINION 15 December 2015 by Susan Smith
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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