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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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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
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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
 
Poetry is all about empathy and relating to important issues
Care worker Shaun Moore performs poetry at a range of third sector events, most recently for Community Jobs Scotland at The Gathering
OPINION 1 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Charities need a viable plan to ensure GDPR-compliant marketing - part 1
Charities need a viable plan to ensure GDPR-compliant marketing
OPINION 27 February 2018 Guest post
 
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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TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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