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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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You can contribute to fairer social security system
Jeane Freeman, social security minister, says this is your chance to shape Scotland's benefits system
OPINION 27 February 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Employability programmes have transformed our communities
​Ross Ahlfeld argues employability programmes should not just be promoted but protected
OPINION 26 February 2018 by Rab Armour
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Let’s recognise investors in older people too
Brian Sloan argues it's not just young people who have much to offer 21st century Scotland
OPINION 21 February 2018 Guest post
 
Oxfam crisis cannot become weapon against aid sector
Jane Salmonson says powerful and vocal elements of society can't be allowed to use Oxfam crisis as an excuse to cut aid UK budget
OPINION 21 February 2018 Guest post
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Public shouldn’t turn their back on vital humanitarian work
Richard Cambridge, a humanitarian worker for International Red Cross, says the public needs to back aid charities
OPINION 21 February 2018 Guest post
 
Scanning the financial horizon
Heather Lamont looks at a few recent headlines from the financial press and considers what they might mean for your charity’s finances.
OPINION 21 February 2018 Guest post
 
Tap into our ecosystem of business support
Josiah Lockhart, chief executive of Firstport, says good business advice is vital
OPINION 21 February 2018 Guest post
 
With just three months to go, the GDPR clock is ticking
Alison Johnston, lead policy officer for the Information Commissioner’s Office, urges charities not to panic about GDPR
OPINION 21 February 2018 by TFN
 
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
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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