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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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Stamp out stress in your workplace now
Karen Ormiston says boosting employee wellbeing can reap rewards for charities but there's more to it than a free fruit bowl
OPINION 6 February 2017 Guest post
 
Poll: is it pointless to protest against Trump in Scotland?
POLL 2 February 2017 by TFN
 
Good HQ: the home of Scottish charities and their fans
Lauren Pluss explains how SCVO's new charity feedback platform GoodHQ can help boost public trust in your cause
OPINION 31 January 2017 Guest post
 
“Trump is a danger to us all”
Candice Hannigan took to the streets in protest against prejudice, against fear and against Donald Trump
OPINION 31 January 2017 Guest post
 
Trump protests can make a difference
Paul Cardwell attended the Scotland Against Trump rally this week. He believes the president's angry reactions to criticism will ultimately be his downfall.
OPINION 31 January 2017 by Paul Cardwell
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​Our charity spent the night with Ewan McGregor at the T2: Trainspotting premiere
Leith based health and wellbeing charity The Junction was lucky enough to be invited to the world premiere of T2: Trainspotting
OPINION 27 January 2017 Guest post
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Charities must fight the war on truth
Susan Smith believes Trump's battle with the US media is a symptom of a global war against truth and oppostion that is affecting Scottish charities
OPINION 25 January 2017 by Susan Smith
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Could Scotland be a global pioneer in public services?
Jenny Brotchie argues that Scotland is in a strong position to lead the way in robust evidence-based participative public services
OPINION 24 January 2017 Guest post
 
Charity run is inspiring me to get fit after the death of my mum, dad and grandmother
Mandy Allan of East Lothian has set her sights on running the River Ness 5K to raise money for charity after the loss of her mum, dad and grandmother to cancer
OPINION 24 January 2017 Guest post
 
Should charities ride the social enterprise wave?
Kate Wyatt, partner with RSB Lindsays, says both charities and social enterprises have much to learn from each other, but the ride may not always be smooth
OPINION 24 January 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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