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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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Charity campaigning: is it time to get offensive?
Susan Smith says charities should learn from grassroots campaigners and be prepared to ruffle feathers
OPINION 2 March 2017 by Susan Smith
2 comments
 
TFN poll: should bloodsports be banned?
POLL 2 March 2017 by Graham Martin
100 comments
 
I craved boring family life after the fighting and abuse
Children can be traumatised when parents split. Jason Miralles of the Shared Parenting Network coaches them to put aside their difference
OPINION 28 February 2017 Guest post
 
Scottish fundraising conference 2017 set to be bigger and better
Gary Kernahan updates fundraisers on developments for this autumn's Scottish fundraising conference
OPINION 28 February 2017 Guest post
 
Tory brutality laid bare - now let’s shape the alternative
Christina McKelvie on Scotland's new social security system
OPINION 28 February 2017 Guest post
1 comment
 
Beating the racists with unity and solidarity
Claire Thain on how a community came together following a racist attack on a mosque
OPINION 24 February 2017 Guest post
 
Life’s journey will end in death – we need to face that
Jacklyn Calvard is good at dealing with death – just not her own
OPINION 24 February 2017 Guest post
 
Real life: If you had met me when I was little you wouldn’t believe what I do now
Alexander Warren has additional support needs (ASN). He uses his experience to deliver ASN training and workshops to organisations
OPINION 22 February 2017 Guest post
 
Society lotteries enrich lives and could do much more
Clara Govier says that simple changes in regulations could enhance the work of fundraisers in no time
OPINION 22 February 2017 Guest post
 
Why can’t we just tell the truth? Thoughts on blagging, game-face and leadership development
​Kathryn Welch on what she learnt from an inspiring Clore residential programme
OPINION 22 February 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.

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