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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, 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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Human rights and the Programme for Government: if not now, when?
Emma Hutton looks ahead to this week’s Holyrood policy announcements – and says ministers must match talk with action
OPINION 2 September 2024 by Emma Hutton
 
From trust to action: how charities can innovate to bridge the giving gap
Leila Hashemi says the sector has to evolve alongside its supporters
OPINION 2 September 2024 by Leila Hashemi
 
You shouldn’t have to pay for a fair workplace
Hyo Eun Shin on why the employment tribunals system should be available to all
OPINION 2 September 2024 by Hyo Eun Shin
 
When it comes to debt advice, don’t waste money you don’t need to
Pauline Allan on a specialist service that’s available free of charge
OPINION 26 August 2024 by Pauline Allan
 
Digital inclusion: room for improvement
David McNeill analyses a major report on the state of digital inclusion in Scotland
OPINION 23 August 2024 by David McNeill
 
The third sector is crying out for a new funding model
The false economy of short-term funding has gone on for far too long
OPINION 19 August 2024 by Derek Mitchell
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The threat of invasive non-native species in Scotland
OPINION 13 August 2024 by Rebekah Strong
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Keep renting right: the importance of good enforcement
The Housing Bill promises big things, but we need a better enforcement system.
OPINION 12 August 2024 by Aoife Deery
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We want to be the sector’s window to Whitehall
Scottish secretary Ian Murray outlines the new UK Government’s pledges to charities
OPINION 9 August 2024 by Ian Murray
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Giving our communities a voice to help protect and improve Scotland’s environment for the future
Find out about the work of the Environmental Standards Scotland
OPINION 9 August 2024 by Jamie McGrandles
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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