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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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New year, same old stigma for people in debt
David Hilferty says only a handful of bankrupt people enjoy lavish lifestyles - contrary to a BBC expose
OPINION 11 January 2018 by TFN
 
Real lives: volunteering saved me after I lost my son
Roy Earle only ever looks back in fondness after 40 years volunteering
OPINION 21 November 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Poll: should income tax be raised to fight poverty?
POLL 3 November 2017 by Graham Martin
1 comment
 
Time to fund a fairer society
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations public affairs director John Downie wants a debate on what impact increased taxation will have
OPINION 3 November 2017 Guest post
 
Will abortion pill lead to more terminations?
POLL 27 October 2017 by Robert Armour
1 comment
 
TFN poll: should prisoners be allowed to vote?
POLL 8 September 2017 by Graham Martin
2 comments
 
Seven tips to help your Social Innovation Competition entry stand out
Kathryn Welch on how to grab £5,000 and a package of support from Firstport
OPINION 8 September 2017 Guest post
 
How the third sector can use litigation for change
Mhairi Snowden says charities can make the law work for them
OPINION 10 July 2017 Guest post
 
Fairer welfare system means no private sector in disability assessments
As Scotland's social security bill is published, the social security minister confirms no private contractors will take part in disability benefit assessments
OPINION 21 June 2017 Guest post
 
GE17: Solidarity, equality and fairness for all
Peter Kelly says poverty must move to the top of the agenda now the election's over
OPINION 9 June 2017 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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