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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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Poll: should child benefit be topped up by £5 per week?
POLL 29 June 2017 by Graham Martin
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Charity still proves to be a very lucrative business
Scotland's charity legislation needs tightened if we are to avoid another public confidence disaster says Robert Armour
OPINION 28 June 2017 by Rab Armour
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Get inspired – apply for the Social Enterprise Awards
Duncan Thorp of Social Enterprise Scotland on why you should apply for the Social Enterprise Awards 2017
OPINION 28 June 2017 by TFN
 
Enable and GCU transforming specialist nurse training
Theresa Shearer on equipping the health and social care workforce of today with the skills that they will need for tomorrow
OPINION 22 June 2017 Guest post
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Fairer welfare system means no private sector in disability assessments
As Scotland's social security bill is published, the social security minister confirms no private contractors will take part in disability benefit assessments
OPINION 21 June 2017 Guest post
 
Can you make things last? Be part of the circular economy
Iain Gulland explains how charities and social enterprises can tap into the new Circular Economy Investment Fund
OPINION 20 June 2017 Guest post
 
Solidarity and unity with refugees around the world
World Refugee Day is more than just an awareness day says Pauline Diamond Salim
OPINION 20 June 2017 by TFN
 
We give new Scots a warm welcome to life in Edinburgh
Alex Whitteker has only been in Edinburgh a couple of years himself, but he's determined to make other newcomers feel welcome
OPINION 20 June 2017 Guest post
 
Die hard May clings on - but for how long?
Craig Wilson assesses the state of play as the dust begins to settle on GE17
OPINION 15 June 2017 by TFN
 
Schools are creating the philanthropists of the future
Tracey Bird sat on the judging panel of the Youth Philanthropy Awards at her local high school and was amazed with the results
OPINION 15 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.

Read it here
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