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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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It’s agonising hearing my mum cry but it’s 3am and I have two essays to finish
Keith Burns on the often distressing and impossible difficulty of juggling being a student and a carer
OPINION 28 March 2017 Guest post
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Swinney: Not all named person debate has been helpful
John Swinney explains why he believes having a named person for every child will improve family life in Scotland
OPINION 28 March 2017 Guest post
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Embrace video to unlock new funding
Sally Hall has discovered a video is better than a 1000 words when it comes to funding applications
OPINION 27 March 2017 Guest post
 
#IncludED in the Main?! Still work to be done
Jan Savage explains why the Scottish Parliament is debating how to improve education for children with learning disabilities this week
OPINION 27 March 2017 Guest post
 
Voice of dissent: poverty campaigners do challenge the Scottish Government
Peter Kelly challenges Robert Armour's view that the third sector is unwilling to criticise the Scottish Government
OPINION 27 March 2017 Guest post
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Brexit fallout will cut Scotland’s third sector deeply
Maggie Lennon is calling on Scotland's third sector to get involved now in lobbying for a fair deal for the third sector following Brexit
OPINION 24 March 2017 Guest post
 
10 tips to stop your charity breaking the law
Val Surgenor delivers 10 must read tips for all charities ahead of the implementation of General Data Protection Regulation rules
OPINION 22 March 2017 Guest post
 
The sound of silence: why won’t the third sector criticise the Scottish Government?
Organisations' reluctance to criticise the Scottish Government means controversial policies are being accepted without much opposition, argues Robert Armour
OPINION 21 March 2017 by Rab Armour
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Brexit and Indyref2: let’s not box ourselves in when considering Scotland’s future
John Downie says Brexit and Indyref2 are not the only issues at play when deciding what kind of country we want to be
OPINION 21 March 2017 Guest post
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Why I am making a marathon effort for charity
Michael McGuire is getting ready to take part in his sixth marathon. He took up running after his son was stillborn and has since raised thousands for charity.
OPINION 21 March 2017 Guest post
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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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