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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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Take control with #SocialSummer2018
Duncan Thorp talks about the latest campaign promoting Scotland's inclusive social economy
OPINION 19 July 2018 Guest post
 
Mixed feelings about social care sleep-over ruling
Edel Harris is relieved not to be facing a crippling back-pay bill but says social care workers must be valued more highly
OPINION 17 July 2018 Guest post
 
Poll: Were Scotland’s anti-Trump protests a damp squib?
POLL 16 July 2018 by Alex Turnbull
 
Linking the global ambitions of social enterprise to our local context
Josiah Lockhart looks at the potential for shared learning across borders as he prepares to attend this year's Social Enterprise World Forum in Edinburgh
OPINION 16 July 2018 Guest post
 
Mountain biking can set young people on track to better future
Neil Ratley hits the trails on the CashBack Change Cycle programme and reveals how it helps life and cycling skills
OPINION 16 July 2018 Guest post
 
Is universal credit an unmitigated disaster?
POLL 10 July 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Pressure builds for a legal ban on fracking
Mary Church says the ban on fracking remains a policy position that needs to become legislation
OPINION 10 July 2018 Guest post
 
Growing up in Pollok made me a campaigner
Stephen Logie grew up campaigning for better housing in one of Scotland's biggest estates. He believes the experience made him what he is today
OPINION 9 July 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Charities must account for market impact on investments
Lynne Lamont stresses the importance of keeping track of any investments
OPINION 6 July 2018 Guest post
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What is a modern charity anyway - and do you care?
Susan Smith is confused about what a modern charity is, which is why TFN is asking for your help working it out
OPINION 6 July 2018 by Susan Smith
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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