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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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After Olive’s death: charities must listen to the public
Tragic death of poppy seller sparks soul searching in the charitable sector
OPINION 21 May 2015 Guest post
 
A guide to the trustees annual report
Aidrienne Airlie explains why charities need to be clearer about their reserves policy in their trustees annual report
OPINION 12 May 2015 Guest post
 
Independent examination – the alternative to an audit
Chris Smith explains how independent examination can give charities confidence in their finances without the expensive and trouble of a formal audit
OPINION 12 May 2015 Guest post
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The price of public trust
Susan Smith says it may seem obvious, but the message that good charities need good staff still isn't reaching the public
OPINION 6 May 2015 by Susan Smith
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New visa system, new hoops for charities
Chris Airey warns the lastest government overhaul of the visa system does not mean charities will have to work less hard to support incoming guests
OPINION 5 May 2015 Guest post
 
High street humanity: how businesses can do more
Jane Bruce believes that more high-street stores can follow the lead of Social Bite and ensure they help more people
OPINION 4 May 2015 Guest post
 
Why Westminster warm up has left the third sector cold
Profound shifts in UK politics have made Westminster a side show
OPINION 30 April 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Doing things differently - why there will be no SCVO manifesto
We must do things differently, argues John Downie
OPINION 28 April 2015 Guest post
 
Which party do you think best represents the charity and voluntary sector?
POLL 23 April 2015 by Graham Martin
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Get your charity fired up: 5 tips from the Beltane Fire Society
Think there’s nothing your charity could learn from a society of fire-dancers, storytellers and drummers? You might just be wrong ...
OPINION 14 April 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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