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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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I’ve tackled the first of my ten epic challenges
Airdrie mother of three, Ruth Elliot, has just completed a 17 day trek of Mount Everest, the first of ten epic challenges in support of JDRF
OPINION 12 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Women and low pay: third sector must mind the gap
Susan Smith explains why the third sector's gender pay gap figures are not worth celebrating
OPINION 11 April 2018 by Susan Smith
 
People to be at the heart of social security in Scotland
Jeane Freeman, minister for social security, says Scotland's new devolved benefits system will replace the humanity Westminster has eroded
OPINION 11 April 2018 Guest post
 
Fight fair when challenging housing associations
David Bookbinder reacts to "personal" criticism of housing associations
OPINION 10 April 2018 Guest post
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Scotland: where we tolerate babies, not love them
Alan Sinclair explains why Scotland is trailing behind much of Europe in child wellbeing
OPINION 10 April 2018 Guest post
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What type of leadership does the sector need?
Lara Friedman discusses the importance of leaderships within the third sector
OPINION 9 April 2018 Guest post
 
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
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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