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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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Don’t panic: charity storm clouds have a silver lining
Susan Smith says don’t panic about falling trust levels, be proactive and seize the opportunity to create good news
OPINION 21 February 2018 by Susan Smith
 
We’re care experienced and know how to care
​Kevin Browne of Who Cares Scotland says it's time to put experienced people into the driving seat when it comes to care
OPINION 21 February 2018 by TFN
 
Shape the future of digital tax system
Jim Burberry, from financial consultants RSM, looks at how plans to create a digital tax system will affect charities
OPINION 19 February 2018 by TFN
 
Kindness and the crisis of confidence facing our services
Julia Unwin explains some of her concerns about the challenge of making our public services kinder
OPINION 16 February 2018 Guest post
 
Turning the world upside down to stop cancer
Gemma McTaggart and fellow Napier student Lottie Grant are the brains behind Lives Turned Upside Down
OPINION 15 February 2018 by TFN
 
The end doesn’t justify the means for charities
Susan Smith says the Oxfam crisis highlights why all charities must be values-led organisations
OPINION 14 February 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Many hands make the lightsaber work
Charlotte Bray was in her element at Capital Sci-Fi Con, a fundraiser in aid of Children's Hospices Across Scotland
OPINION 13 February 2018 by Charlotte Bray
 
Save this planet: Eat Local
​Bruce McInnes runs a campaign encouraging local retailers in Glasgow to source locally - and it's working
OPINION 13 February 2018 by Robert Armour
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Will the Oxfam scandal hurt public confidence?
POLL 13 February 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Charities may face damages claims going back to the 1960s
Charities and historic damage claims
OPINION 12 February 2018 by TFN
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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