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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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Supporting Scottish communities - Hallmaster backs SCVO’s village and community halls event 
Sponsored content: Hallmaster is supporting the Village and Community Halls event organised by the SCVO
OPINION 23 April 2024 by Bernard Hammick
 
Does Scotland need a ‘well by’ date?
When people thrive, the economy does too.
OPINION 22 April 2024 by George Eckton
 
Reasons to work with a CRM solutions partner
Niall McCaffrey, managing director of ProAptivity, on how their work can impact your organisation.
OPINION 22 April 2024 Sponsored content
 
Circle’s annual fundraiser The DARED Challenge is back!
Since its launch, the challenge has captured the hearts of over 600 runners, raising an £87,000 for children and families in Scotland
OPINION 18 April 2024 by Kirsty Henderson
 
CFG's Technical Update Conference is coming to Glasgow. 
Sponsored content: join us as we discuss the latest sector updates that may impact charitable organisations like yours
OPINION 15 April 2024 Sponsored content
 
Disability, dignity and designing a new safety net 
Emma Jackson: to our collective shame, too many disabled people are struggling - but is doesn't have to be this way
OPINION 15 April 2024 by Emma Jackson
 
Scotland’s charities cannot afford to overlook employment law changes
Significant changes in the laws governing work are underway - some of which could have a considerable impact on the third sector
OPINION 15 April 2024 by Daniel Gorry
 
Future generations and a long term view for social enterprise 
A new commissioner could benefit everyone in Scotland, now and in the future
OPINION 12 April 2024 by Duncan Thorp
 
Disabled people need a champion
Jeremy Balfour MSP sets out his plans to create a Disability Commissioner for Scotland – and asks for your help in making it happen
OPINION 11 April 2024 by Jeremy Balfour MSP
 
We need a human rights based approach to social care
Decisions to cut funding to vital services to ‘balance the books’ are being taken daily, but we are failing to count the real cost.
OPINION 9 April 2024 by Viv Dickenson
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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