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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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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
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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
 
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 Rab Armour
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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