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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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Should a statue be erected to Margaret Thatcher?
POLL 9 March 2018 by Graham Martin
5 comments
 
I’m 99 but I’m not done with volunteering yet
As he advances towards his 100th year, Norman Hutchison isn't giving up volunteering yet
OPINION 9 March 2018 by Robert Armour
 
When it comes to self harm, #TalkingIsHarmless
Penumbra's Robin Murphy reflects on Self Harm Awareness Day, and looks at what can be done to help prevent people from harming
OPINION 9 March 2018 Guest post
 
Scottish youth project goes international
Junior Award Scheme for Schools volunteer Fraser Munro examines the scheme's Malaysian rollout
OPINION 8 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Care changes are complicated and need to be properly understood
Ian Hood, of Scotland Against the Care Tax, examines the development of free personal care for under-65s
OPINION 7 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Is Cancer Research UK guilty of fat shaming?
POLL 5 March 2018 by Alex Turnbull
2 comments
 
Charities need a viable plan to ensure GDPR-compliant marketing - part 2
Nimarta Cheema says GDPR is coming - so make sure you have a plan
OPINION 5 March 2018 Guest post
 
It is possible to end child poverty
Russell Gunson on why it will take more than optimism and increasing benefits to end child poverty in Scotland
OPINION 5 March 2018 Guest post
 
To ask or not to ask – how to question in board meetings
Ishbel Smith explains the art to asking the right questions
OPINION 2 March 2018 Guest post
 
More to be done to implement Self Directed Support
Jess Wade, manager of Self Directed Support Scotland, gives an update mid-way through the rollout of the project
OPINION 1 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
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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