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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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Let’s empower our learning disabled to lead on change
People with additional needs are helping to make their services and communities better
OPINION 16 May 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Named Person is a benign and legitimate way to improve child wellbeing
Colin Young explains why the upcoming Named Person law is not a "state guardian" or a threat to family freedom
OPINION 16 May 2017 Guest post
2 comments
 
Protect your charity against cyber attacks
David McNeill gives some advice on how to ensure your charity doesn't fall victim to cyber terrorism such as the recent ransomware attack
OPINION 15 May 2017 Guest post
 
Poll: is it time to nationalise our key industries and services?
POLL 12 May 2017 by Graham Martin
4 comments
 
Real lives: Our young are sleepwalking into addiction
Community activist ​Davy Sorbie says politicians are misplacing the emphasis on Scotland's battle against substance misuse and alcohol addiction
OPINION 10 May 2017 by Rab Armour
 
The hard right of the living dead – the march of the Tory hordes
Graham Martin watches in horror as the Scottish Tories reanimate
OPINION 10 May 2017 by Graham Martin
10 comments
 
Charities must get serious about new tax evasion rules
Euan Morrison explains why charities that operate as financial institutions should be aware of new tax evasion rules
OPINION 8 May 2017 Guest post
 
Let go of Clark Kent and be Superman in the office instead
Mark Kelvin believes workplaces could all benefit if people brought more of their out-of-work self to the office
OPINION 8 May 2017 Guest post
 
Vote to protect creative community expression
Jemma Neville explains why the results of the UK general election could have a major impact on voluntary and community arts in Scotland
OPINION 8 May 2017 by Alex Turnbull
 
Should charities rely on unconventional income sources?
Lianne Lodge explores the problems unconverntional income can cause charities
OPINION 5 May 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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