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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.

Latest Opinion
 

 
Ishbel Smith explores how to use jargon at the right time and in the right place

 
Morna O'May on the work of Contact The Elderly

 
Recent sleepover ruling was a relief, writes Ben Doherty - but there are still many uncertainties

 
Linsay Chalmers on how community buyouts have transformed parts of Scotland

 
Marlene Taylor reflects on statistics which showed that drug-related deaths are on the rise

 
Dan Mushens examines whether it is correct to use the term alcohol related brain damage

 
Kendra Walsh looks at the power of mentoring as she prepares to attend this year's Social Enterprise World Forum in Edinburgh

 
Phyllis Craig says companies defending asbestos-related claims are putting families through untold distress

 
Caroline Rance says simultaneous environmental disasters are a dire warning sign