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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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Is leaping the digital divide getting any easier?
Irene Warner-Mackintosh says nearly 20% of benefits claimants still have low digital skills but 90% of jobs demand digital literacy
OPINION 26 February 2019 Guest post
 
The power of mentoring
Phili Wetton reflects on a recent conference on mentoring and the impact it has has for individuals
OPINION 25 February 2019 Guest post
 
Young and independent
Catherine Dempsey on how young disabled man Thembelani won £4,000 to follow his DJing and photography dreams
OPINION 25 February 2019 Guest post
 
Poll: should owners be forced to keep dogs on leads?
POLL 22 February 2019 by Graham Martin
8 comments
 
Should Shamima Begum be allowed to return home?
POLL 22 February 2019 by TFN
3 comments
 
The needs of the care experienced are universal
Dr Rachel Happer on why the needs of those who have experienced care are universal
OPINION 22 February 2019 Guest post
 
We are the vulnerable sector
We are the vulnerable sector
OPINION 21 February 2019 Guest post
 
The lengths you’ll go for a good cause
The lengths you’ll go
OPINION 20 February 2019 Guest post
 
There has to be a better way to run a charity
Susan Smith says charities struggling to stay afloat are in an abusive relationship with funders and stakeholders
OPINION 20 February 2019 by Susan Smith
 
Finding friends in the wilderness of third sector support
Anthea Coulter reflects on creating strong local collaborations during uncertain times for the Third Sector Interface Network
OPINION 19 February 2019 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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