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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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The descent of man in fundraising
Charlotte Bray is confused about why there are so few men in fundraising
OPINION 3 July 2017 by Charlotte Bray
2 comments
 
How fit are our personal finances?
Yvonne MacDermid on the big debate to be had over our personal debt, now at its highest level in a decade
OPINION 30 June 2017 Guest post
 
PATHs to happy and healthy school kids
Mairead Ewart on how Barnardo's is working with schools in Renfrewshire to help develop social and emotional skills in pupils
OPINION 30 June 2017 Guest post
 
Poll: should child benefit be topped up by £5 per week?
POLL 29 June 2017 by Graham Martin
1 comment
 
Charity still proves to be a very lucrative business
Scotland's charity legislation needs tightened if we are to avoid another public confidence disaster says Robert Armour
OPINION 28 June 2017 by Rab Armour
1 comment
 
Get inspired – apply for the Social Enterprise Awards
Duncan Thorp of Social Enterprise Scotland on why you should apply for the Social Enterprise Awards 2017
OPINION 28 June 2017 by TFN
 
Enable and GCU transforming specialist nurse training
Theresa Shearer on equipping the health and social care workforce of today with the skills that they will need for tomorrow
OPINION 22 June 2017 Guest post
1 comment
 
Fairer welfare system means no private sector in disability assessments
As Scotland's social security bill is published, the social security minister confirms no private contractors will take part in disability benefit assessments
OPINION 21 June 2017 Guest post
 
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
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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