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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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Charities could be harming the people they seek to help
Pauline Hinchion questions why most third sector organisations bank unquestioningly with mainstream banks
OPINION 9 January 2015 Guest post
1 comment
 
Poll: Will 2015 be a good year for the third sector?
POLL 6 January 2015 by Alex Turnbull
 
Our sector in 2015: challenges and opportunities
Shulah Allan looks ahead to 2015 and explains why it could be just as momentous a year for the third sector as 2014
OPINION 6 January 2015 Guest post
 
Dear Jane… what I’ve learned in a year
Jane Bruce looks back on the last 12 months and the ways in which she has turned into a social leader
OPINION 23 December 2014 Guest post
 
Rewarding campaigners who join “the awkward squad”
Linda Butcher explains why Scotland's campaigners should be recognised for their role in empowering people and communities
OPINION 15 December 2014 Guest post
 
The office Christmas party – how to avoid an HR hangover
Sally-Anne Ogilvie has some top tips for ensuring a Merry Christmas and an employment-tribunal free new year
OPINION 9 December 2014 Guest post
 
A new volunteering strategy for Scotland
Paul Okroj believes a new strategy for volunteering can ensure people continue to give their time and effort for the next 10 years
OPINION 2 December 2014 Guest post
1 comment
 
Let’s put the community into community planning
Calum Irving reacts to the recent community planning report
OPINION 2 December 2014 Guest post
 
TFN poll: should Save The Children remove award from Tony Blair?
POLL 28 November 2014 by Graham Martin
5 comments
 
Unions and third sector should continue to work together
​Dave Moxham says the Church of Scotland's decision to deunionise should not undermine strong relations between the third sector and trade unions
OPINION 25 November 2014 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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