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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

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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Seven steps to campaign heaven
Step by step guide to a successful campaign
OPINION 26 June 2015 Guest post
 
Repairing the tattered reputation of the Kiltwalk
Susan Smith argues that successful third sector organisations should have a role in rebuilding the reputation of the Kiltwalk
OPINION 16 June 2015 by Susan Smith
1 comment
 
It’s time to recognise your social enterprise success
Duncan Thorp explains why charities, voluntary groups and social businesses should all consider entering the Social Enterprise Awards 2015
OPINION 15 June 2015 Guest post
 
Leaders are walking in each others’ shoes
Emily Martin explains how the Leadership Exchange Programme is helping to develop better partnership work across the third and public sectors
OPINION 15 June 2015 Guest post
 
Give a single body the power to regulate fundraising
Susan Smith believes the fundraising industry has to take full responsibility for recent scandals and create a single, powerful regulatory body
OPINION 10 June 2015 by Susan Smith
1 comment
 
Volunteers transform lives, communities and the whole country
Alex Neil MSP celebrates Volunteers Week
OPINION 2 June 2015 Guest post
 
Why branding matters: even to volunteers
Brand aid: how CSV became Volunteering Matters
OPINION 2 June 2015 Guest post
 
Poll: is opposition to private school charity status class envy?
POLL 28 May 2015 by Susan Smith
2 comments
 
Why private schools charity status should be reviewed
Felix Spittal explains why SCVO recently called for a review of charity law, including the charitable status of private schools
OPINION 28 May 2015 Guest post
 
How to grab a grant
TFN’s guide to finding funders and persuading them to give you a grant
OPINION 22 May 2015 by Susan Smith
17 comments
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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