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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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I turned a life of crime into a life worth living
Pete Sams life turned around when he got involved in a voluntary project in prison and it gave him something to live for
OPINION 14 March 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Kirk calls on Westminster to agree to independence referendum
Rev Dr Richard Frazer says the Church of Scotland remain neutral out the outcome but believes it is right to have a second independence referendum
OPINION 14 March 2017 Guest post
 
Is IndyRef2 a good idea?
POLL 14 March 2017 by Alex Turnbull
14 comments
 
Charities are a crucial part of the Living Wage movement
Sandy MacDonald argues that paying the Living Wage is crucial to help charities deliver on their mission
OPINION 10 March 2017 Guest post
 
Named person: Swinney must think again as the fight goes on
Lesley Scott says the fight against named person will continue - and the Scottish Government must come to its senses
OPINION 10 March 2017 Guest post
3 comments
 
Poll: Is charity leadership in Scotland too male, pale and stale?
POLL 10 March 2017 by Graham Martin
3 comments
 
Disabled Access Day is back and it’s bigger than ever
Emily Yates of the Disabled Access Day organising team is looking forward to this year's event which takes place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday this weekend
OPINION 9 March 2017 Guest post
 
Opt-in vs opt-out - is it really either or?
Skip Fidura on the opt-in, opt-out dilemma facing charities
OPINION 8 March 2017 Guest post
 
Want to change your community? Just think big
Young Jordan Kyle and his friends transformed their local community for the better
OPINION 7 March 2017 by Robert Armour
 
The power of a good conversation
Simon Bateson explains why he believes honest communication can be the basis for social change
OPINION 6 March 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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