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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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Can you make things last? Be part of the circular economy
Iain Gulland explains how charities and social enterprises can tap into the new Circular Economy Investment Fund
OPINION 20 June 2017 Guest post
 
Solidarity and unity with refugees around the world
World Refugee Day is more than just an awareness day says Pauline Diamond Salim
OPINION 20 June 2017 by TFN
 
We give new Scots a warm welcome to life in Edinburgh
Alex Whitteker has only been in Edinburgh a couple of years himself, but he's determined to make other newcomers feel welcome
OPINION 20 June 2017 Guest post
 
Die hard May clings on - but for how long?
Craig Wilson assesses the state of play as the dust begins to settle on GE17
OPINION 15 June 2017 by TFN
 
Schools are creating the philanthropists of the future
Tracey Bird sat on the judging panel of the Youth Philanthropy Awards at her local high school and was amazed with the results
OPINION 15 June 2017 Guest post
 
Should carers be paid a minimum wage?
POLL 15 June 2017 by Graham Martin
3 comments
 
Challenging bullying, promoting respect
Katie Rafferty on the achievements of the new anti-bullying service
OPINION 14 June 2017 Guest post
1 comment
 
When work-life balance is the norm not the exception
Having an empathetic employer means James Cunningham has been able to bringing up a disabled daughter as well as continue working full time
OPINION 14 June 2017 by Rab Armour
1 comment
 
Good ideas catalyst: take the next step in business development
Claire Carpenter on how the Good Ideas Academy is planning to help established social enterprises take their next big step
OPINION 13 June 2017 Guest post
1 comment
 
GE17: Celebrate young voters’ impact - and listen to them on Brexit
Jackie Brock praises the role of young people in making UK political history
OPINION 9 June 2017 Guest post
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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