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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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Giving young people a voice in Scottish politics
Emily Beever discusses how a new initiative, entitled FMQT Next Generation, aims to help young people participate in high level politics
OPINION 3 August 2018 Guest post
 
Serco failure proves urgent need for social enterprise
​Duncan Thorp believes broken public services can be fixed and the answer lies with the social economy
OPINION 3 August 2018 Guest post
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Using impact data to build brand credibility and sustainable growth
Karen Lynch looks at the power of data as she prepares to attend this year's Social Enterprise World Forum in Edinburgh
OPINION 3 August 2018 Guest post
 
Beyond Harry Potter: telling the real stories of care experienced people
Kenny Murray on the real stories of care experienced people
OPINION 2 August 2018 Guest post
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Poll: is global warming causing this summer’s heatwaves?
POLL 27 July 2018 by Graham Martin
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Scotland can lead the way on social enterprise
Robin Fallas looks forward to the Social Enterprise World Forum, and reflects on how the sector has developed over the past decade
OPINION 27 July 2018 Guest post
 
Scouts are at the heart of the community but we can do more
Rob Murray is looking for charity partners for a Scouts Scotland project which aims to encourage social action
OPINION 27 July 2018 Guest post
 
Sport and recreation trusts have every right to be charities
Kirsty Cumming defends sport and recreation trusts against suggestions that they don't deserve charitable status
OPINION 23 July 2018 Guest post
 
Heroin isn’t cool – why teens are turning to cocaine
Andrew Horne on why Addaction is hearing from younger and younger cocaine users and how charities need to use innovative ways to reach them
OPINION 19 July 2018 by Alex Turnbull
 
Recovery can create real change for those battling alcohol addiction
Dan Mushens speaks to Eric, who is living with the effects of alcohol related brain damage
OPINION 19 July 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.

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