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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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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
 
7 ways to get ready for the new Data Protection Act
Daradjeet Jagpal explains why charities need to consider upcoming changes to data protection laws now
OPINION 14 December 2015 Guest post
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Charities losing out on direct debit payments
Charities must embrace modern payment methods
OPINION 8 December 2015 Guest post
 
What is the spirit of Christmas?
Snéha Khilay considers why Christmas is a time of goodwill and whether we can feel the same way all year round
OPINION 23 November 2015 Guest post
 
The lottery must not be turned into a tax
Susan Smith argues that changing how lottery money is distributed will force devolved governments to change their spending priorities
OPINION 18 November 2015 by Susan Smith
 
In defence of the fundraiser
Fraser Hudghton mounts an empassioned defence of professional fundraisers, some of the most hard working people in our sector
OPINION 17 November 2015 Guest post
 
Kiltwalk is guaranteed to become a success
​With Tom Hunter underwriting admin costs, The Kiltwalk can't fail
OPINION 17 November 2015 by Robert Armour
 
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
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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