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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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Brexit and Indyref2: let’s not box ourselves in when considering Scotland’s future
John Downie says Brexit and Indyref2 are not the only issues at play when deciding what kind of country we want to be
OPINION 21 March 2017 Guest post
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Why I am making a marathon effort for charity
Michael McGuire is getting ready to take part in his sixth marathon. He took up running after his son was stillborn and has since raised thousands for charity.
OPINION 21 March 2017 Guest post
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Born leaders – you need to regress to progress
Mark Kelvin believes we need to release the child within to develop as leaders
OPINION 20 March 2017 Guest post
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Recruit the best volunteers in this competitive market
Stephanie Murtagh says recruiting the best volunteers will be crucial to the success of charities in times of austerity
OPINION 20 March 2017 Guest post
 
What charity trustees need to know about investing
Lianne Lodge explains how charities can learn from the mistakes of others and make sure their investment portfolio reflects their charitable purpose
OPINION 20 March 2017 Guest post
 
New third sector hub will boost social economy
Natalie Masterson, chief executive of Stirling Voluntary Enterprise, explains how a new sector hub will empower voluntary organisations
OPINION 15 March 2017 Guest post
 
South Sudan: The food has run out - you cannot let us die
Fergus Conmee, head of Africa for The Catholic Agency For Overseas Development (CAFOD) met those in South Sudan suffering from the famine
OPINION 15 March 2017 Guest post
 
What does the third sector need most from IndyBrexit?
Martin Sime considers what impact the third sector can have in the second independence referendum campaign while leaving the EU
OPINION 15 March 2017 Guest post
 
You can’t run a charity on good will alone
Active4All's demise is a lesson in how ideologically-driven social enterprises must also be backed up with competent business expertise
OPINION 15 March 2017 by Robert Armour
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10 tips to a perfect data protection policy
Kelly Sleight warns against charities putting their heads in the sand over changes to data protection laws
OPINION 14 March 2017 by Alex Turnbull
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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