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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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A year of change and possibility
Duncan Thorp on the year ahead for social enterprises
OPINION 25 January 2024 by Duncan Thorp
 
During this cost of living crisis we can’t lose sight of our values
Every day people act with compassion to reach out to those in their community who need advice, practical support and care
OPINION 22 January 2024 by Emma Jackson
 
Ofgem has it wrong on forced installations
Moratorium is finished - but it should have been made permanent
OPINION 15 January 2024 by Dr Matthew Lee
 
Children’s hearings: focusing on quality
Carol Wassell: "This drive to ensure that quality is our north star will help every staff member and volunteer to do the right thing for children"
OPINION 15 January 2024 by Carol Wassell
 
What are the top three recruitment challenges for small volunteer teams?
Assemble on the importance of successful volunteer recruitment
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‘Worried This Winter?’ - anatomy of a campaign
Barbara Adams on how you can help spread the word
OPINION 9 January 2024 by Barbara Adams
 
Does the Scottish Government’s budget fit the bill for Children’s rights?
Can we say Scotland’s economy truly meets children’s rights? The simple answer is no.
OPINION 8 January 2024 by Fiona Steel
 
Thousands could be missing out on cheaper internet deals
Kyle Scott on how social tariffs can promote digital inclusion and help combat the cost of living crisis
OPINION 5 January 2024 by Kyle Scott
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"Double whammy": Scottish budget's impact on third sector
Anna Fowlie expresses the sector's dismay at yet another disappointing budget - and wonders when, if ever, we'll see concrete action
OPINION 22 December 2023 by Anna Fowlie
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It’s time we started to talk about burnout in the third sector
Dr Mhairi Crawford: "please take this Christmas to take time for yourself"
OPINION 22 December 2023 by Dr Mhairi Crawford
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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