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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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Should there be a People’s Vote on Brexit?
POLL 21 September 2018 by Graham Martin
1 comment
 
Festival can help to spark volunteering
George Thomson examines the importance of volunteering as Stirling celebrates the work of volunteers
OPINION 19 September 2018 Guest post
1 comment
 
Don’t confuse your path with your destination - a mother’s story for Suicide Prevention Week
Fiona Drouet on dealing with the aftermath of suicide following the death of her daughter
OPINION 18 September 2018 Guest post
 
Wonga no more…or is it?
The Reverend Iain May calls for lending changes following the demise of Wonga
OPINION 18 September 2018 Guest post
 
My life was developing like a Polaroid picture until I received support
Charity worker Andy Weir talks of his experiences of the care system - good and bad
OPINION 17 September 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
How the Equality and Human Rights Commission can help you
Ross Mathers answers some FAQs on the role of the Commission
OPINION 10 September 2018 Guest post
 
Should pudding be banned from school dinners?
POLL 6 September 2018 by TFN
1 comment
 
Disabled workers must be paid equally
Bill Scott discusses the suggestion that disabled people should be paid lower than the minimum wage
OPINION 5 September 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Third sector can fill the void left by Wonga
​Ross Ahlfeld says the third sector is best places to fill the void left by the collapse of Wonga
OPINION 4 September 2018 by Robert Armour
1 comment
 
How I became a charity chief executive
Martin Dorchester explains his move from Calmac to the third sector
OPINION 3 September 2018 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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