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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Scottish philanthropy continues to rise
Lianne Lodge offers tips to anyone looking to follow in the footsteps of JK Rowling and set up their own charity
OPINION 3 May 2016 Guest post
 
Smashing the glass ceiling together
Pat Armstrong explains why Acosvo is creating a Scottish women leaders network to counter inequality of the sexes in the third sector
OPINION 3 May 2016 Guest post
 
Social Enterprise Supermarket Sweep
Lorna Baird explains how social enterprises in Scotland are getting the opportunity to pitch to Asda and take their products mainstream
OPINION 2 May 2016 Guest post
 
TFN poll: rate the party leaders
POLL 28 April 2016 by Graham Martin
35 comments
 
The honeymoon’s over Nicola - now it’s time to deliver
Susan Smith says Nicola Sturgeon may be feeling smug right now but the next Scottish Parliament term is not going to be plain sailing
OPINION 27 April 2016 by Susan Smith
1 comment
 
Why should your organisation borrow money?
Stuart Niven explains why third sector organisations can benefit from taking out a loan with a social finance provider
OPINION 25 April 2016 Guest post
 
Should charities only hold ethical investments?
Julie Hutchison was at an Edinburgh International Science Festival event on the pros and cons of divesting from companies on ethical grounds
OPINION 20 April 2016 Guest post
 
Charities must beware of the dominant individual
Alastair Keatinge, charity law partner at Lindsays, offers advice to charity executives and trustees who feel an individual is becoming too influential
OPINION 12 April 2016 Guest post
1 comment
 
Coproduction: the buzzword that really works
Ellie Hutchison explains how Shelter Scotland is supporting users to get involved in creating services across the organisation
OPINION 11 April 2016 Guest post
1 comment
 
Climate change resilience for charities
Julie Hutchison explains why charities need to start being more aware of the threat of climate change
OPINION 4 April 2016 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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