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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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Reaching Higher for care experienced young people
Peter McGregor on improving employment prospects of young people who've experienced care
OPINION 19 September 2017 by TFN
 
Real Lives: I’m running my way clear of cancer
Chris Marks on being inspired by Smith's guitarist Johnny Marr to take up running in his 40s
OPINION 18 September 2017 Guest post
 
Is it acceptable for social enterprises to use zero hour contracts?
POLL 14 September 2017 by TFN
2 comments
 
I’m fighting fit and will Stand Up To Cancer
Shiela Laramore, 33, has battled back from Hodgkin Lymphoma, and is backing Stand Up To Cancer
OPINION 14 September 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Going Forth to flush away poverty
Elyse Kirkham and her family used their Queensferry Crossing ticket to raise cash for Toilet Twinning
OPINION 13 September 2017 by TFN
 
Fostering is not Airbnb for children without families
Susan Smith questions the impact of the latest charity campaign to persuade more Scots to foster
OPINION 13 September 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Stop the excuses: give sleepover staff equal pay
​Gail McLean is angry with Enable Scotland for not paying sleepover care staff the Living Wage
OPINION 13 September 2017 Guest post
3 comments
 
New apprenticeship scheme results in race for funding
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisation’s policy officer Ruth Boyle looks at the issues around the Flexible Workforce Development Fund
OPINION 12 September 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Named person legislation isn’t transparent
Lesley Scott believes Scottish ministers are not being open about Named Persons legislation
OPINION 11 September 2017 Guest post
4 comments
 
Together we can achieve so much more
Stewart Kirkpatrick, head of 38 Degrees Scotland, looks at what has been achieved since the Scottish wing of the group started
OPINION 11 September 2017 by Gareth Jones
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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