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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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Third sector will play a critical role in delivering Fair Start Scotland
Jamie Hepburn MSP says he is "disappointed" by third sector reaction to Fair Start Scotland
OPINION 13 October 2017 Guest post
1 comment
 
Poll: should Universal Credit be stopped?
POLL 13 October 2017 by Graham Martin
4 comments
 
Challenge poverty in Scotland? Aye, we can!
The Poverty Alliance's Carla McCormack looks forward to Challenge Poverty Week
OPINION 12 October 2017 Guest post
 
Five ways charities can transform their transparency
Simon Francis outlines principles for improved transparency and increased visibility of charity fundraising
OPINION 10 October 2017 Guest post
 
Chief Encounters: Celine Sinclair, The Yard
The chief executive of the play and respite facility for disabled children is proud to have seen the organisation grow
OPINION 9 October 2017 Guest post
 
Collecting and learning from abuse case studies must be next step
Victim Support Scotland member Janine Ewen wants to see case studies collected of those who have been through the Domestic Abuse Disclosure Scheme
OPINION 9 October 2017 Guest post
 
Hate fest furore over Neil Oliver’s role as NTS president
Susan Smith argues the fallout following the appointment of Neil Oliver as NTS president is a worrying sign for Scottish democratic debate
OPINION 9 October 2017 by Susan Smith
8 comments
 
Are fundraisers the Cinderella of charities?
Susan Smith reflects on the role of fundraisers within Scottish charities following the TFN Live event at the Scottish Fundraising conference
OPINION 4 October 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Make a big difference
John James says small charities should not shy away from investing for social good
OPINION 3 October 2017 by TFN
 
Risky business: why trustees must be on top of risk
Adrienne Airlie provides some advice for charity trustees on how to mitigate risks to the health and wellbeing of their charity
OPINION 3 October 2017 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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