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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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National Befriending Week to tackle loneliness
Muriel Mowat explains why National Befriending Week, which begins on 1 November, is important to our national wellbeing
OPINION 23 October 2017 Guest post
 
Toast To Absent Friends this November
Robert Peacock explains why he is taking part in the To Absent Friends a festival to celebrate remembering friends and family who have passed away
OPINION 23 October 2017 Guest post
 
Are you ready for the new GDPR legislation?
Fraser Nicol, partner at Scott-Moncrieff chartered accountants, looks at what charities need to do to ensure they meet the new legal requirements
OPINION 20 October 2017 Guest post
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Services will be cut and social care bodies put at risk
John McDonald says the Scottish Government must fully fund charities to pay staff the living wage or services will be cut and charities could close
OPINION 20 October 2017 Guest post
 
Understand the anger of the underclass
​Alan McGinlay reviews Darren McGarvey soon-to-be published book on the underclass
OPINION 20 October 2017 Guest post
 
Poll: Will the smacking ban stop children from being smacked?
POLL 20 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
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Shed project aims to provide a place where men can socialise and relax
Alex Harvey, a retired engineer, has been involved in the creation of Broughty Ferry Men’s Shed
OPINION 18 October 2017 Guest post
 
Time to work for dignity in care
Scottish Care chief executive Dr Donald Macaskill analyses a tough week for the care sector
OPINION 18 October 2017 Guest post
 
Charity investments and the low carbon transition
Julie Hutchison hosted a panel discussion during Good Money Week on how charities are responding to the low carbon transition with their investments
OPINION 16 October 2017 Guest post
 
Poor communities in Scotland are getting dirtier
Carole Noble explains the social impact of the decline of our local environments
OPINION 16 October 2017 Guest post
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a special look at what it’s like to work in Scotland’s voluntary sector, featuring the results of in-depth research. It contains a wealth of advice and analysis from experts in their field.

Read it here
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