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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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When no one cares remember that you do
​Ben Samson left care and became a success against all odds. Now he implores other care leavers to do the same
OPINION 10 July 2017 by Rab Armour
 
School’s out for summer – joy or sorrow?
Tommy George on how Edinburgh Leisure's Positive Destinations is helping 150 young people to unlock their potential this summer
OPINION 6 July 2017 Guest post
 
Write the mainstream media off at your peril
Sally Hall on the dangers of do it yourself communications and an over reliance on social media to tell your story
OPINION 6 July 2017 Guest post
 
All unsolicited calls should be banned
​The Fundraising Preference Service set to be launched tomorrow is fundamentally flawed according to Fair Telecoms campaigner David Hickson
OPINION 5 July 2017 by TFN
1 comment
 
Named Person legislation is an assault on families that must be opposed
Those who think named person legislation is dead should think again says Lesley Scott
OPINION 5 July 2017 by TFN
11 comments
 
Beware of false economies on employment law
Ben Doherty on why social care charities need to be careful they don't fall foul of employment law
OPINION 3 July 2017 Guest post
 
New £5m fund will transform the lives of young disabled Scots
Fund will help ease young disabled Scots transition to adulthood says James Fletcher
OPINION 3 July 2017 by Rab Armour
 
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
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a special look at what it’s like to work in Scotland’s voluntary sector, featuring the results of in-depth research. It contains a wealth of advice and analysis from experts in their field.

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