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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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Poll: is volunteering exploitation?
POLL 1 December 2017 by Graham Martin
4 comments
 
Charities must learn the difference between a chat and lobbying
Kenny Gray says charities must get smart in preparation for the new Lobbying Register
OPINION 29 November 2017 by TFN
1 comment
 
I’m the first Chinese person to climb all the Munros - and I did it for charity
Sunny He Huang took on a unique climbing challenge for Christian Aid
OPINION 28 November 2017 by TFN
 
There has never been a greater need for dementia care
John MacMillan on why the Eric Liddell Center wants to enhance the quality of life of more people with dementia with a new fundraising event
OPINION 27 November 2017 Guest post
 
Autumn budget 2017: what’s in it for charities?
Julie Hutchison highlights some of the ways the the autumn statement could impact on Scottish charities
OPINION 23 November 2017 Guest post
 
Crossing the border for a cheap pint
John Mooney believes England should pay heed to Scotland's approach to alcohol
OPINION 23 November 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Events is an area that young people can thrive in
Forth Valley Social Enterprise (FVSE) chairman Matt McGrandles looks at what has been achieved in the five years since the organisation was founded
OPINION 23 November 2017 Guest post
 
I had to move school seven times because of bullying
Dallas, 20, is one of the thousands of youngsters with a disability who contacted Childline, after he was bullied because of autism
OPINION 23 November 2017 Guest post
 
Is Christmas too commercial?
POLL 23 November 2017 by Alex Turnbull
1 comment
 
Real lives: volunteering saved me after I lost my son
Roy Earle only ever looks back in fondness after 40 years volunteering
OPINION 21 November 2017 by Robert Armour
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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