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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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GDPR preparations must look for weak links in operations
Nimarta Cheema says weak links must be sought out with the approach of GDPR
OPINION 9 April 2018 Guest post
 
Maximised income can lead to increased alcohol use
Recovery worker Dan Mushens examines the effect of giving increased financial support to those with long-term alcohol problems
OPINION 9 April 2018 Guest post
 
Wanted: innovative enterprising ideas to boost life for young Scots
Josiah Lockhart is calling for people who think they know a way to transform life for young Scots to apply to the Social Innovation Competition
OPINION 9 April 2018 Guest post
 
When is working together right for charities?
Jamie Davidson says charities can benefit from collaboration but trustees should proceed with caution
OPINION 9 April 2018 Guest post
 
Who should speak for your charity?
Ishbel Smith calls on charities to consider who is the best person to speak for their cause and whether a celebrity is always a bonus
OPINION 6 April 2018 Guest post
 
Will you #DeleteFacebook?
POLL 5 April 2018 by Robert Armour
2 comments
 
Being bold about being a fundraiser
Natasha MacKinnon says fundraisers need not keep quiet about their work
OPINION 3 April 2018 Guest post
 
Housing associations are skewing satisfaction rates
Tommy Lusk, housing campaigner, says tenant satisfaction surveys published by housing associations hide more than they reveal
OPINION 3 April 2018 by Robert Armour
4 comments
 
Time to celebrate Volunteering for All
Paul Okroj looks forward to this year's Volunteers' Week
OPINION 3 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Poll: should hare culling be banned?
POLL 29 March 2018 by Graham Martin
2 comments
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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