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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, 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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Digital saves time and makes money for charities
Stuart Chalmers examines how technologically savvy charities are and what difference digital makes to the running of their organisations
OPINION 28 November 2016 Guest post
 
Tailored e-learning can increase skills for less budget
Shona Smart explains how third sector organisations that offer tailored e-learning programmes to their staff can boost skills and cut training costs
OPINION 28 November 2016 Guest post
 
How the social care sector can stay strong and weather the storm
Theresa Shearer says the social care sector can emerge stronger, despite the problems which beset it
OPINION 25 November 2016 Guest post
1 comment
 
Is Black Friday relevant to charity retailers?
Alastair Petrie explains what charity retailers can get out of Black Friday
OPINION 25 November 2016 Guest post
 
Poll: are smartphones one of life’s essentials?
POLL 25 November 2016 by Graham Martin
2 comments
 
Autumn statement analysis: Scotland faces the prospect of a lost generation of vulnerable children
Stuart Jacob, director Falkland House School, says the autumn statement does nothing to allay fears of a lost generation of children who need additional support
OPINION 24 November 2016 Guest post
 
Charities who don’t shoulder responsibility for property obligations risk ruin
Charities unaware of their obligations in relation to property they own or use are risking their financial health and reputation, as well as public safety
OPINION 24 November 2016 Guest post
1 comment
 
Can Citizens Advice Scotland avoid civil war?
Susan Smith analyses the position of Citizens Advice Scotland after a last minute legal challenge put a halt to its restructure plans
OPINION 23 November 2016 by Susan Smith
1 comment
 
Poll: time to bring rail into public ownership?
POLL 18 November 2016 by Graham Martin
5 comments
 
Welcoming Syrians to Scotland: one year on
Gary Christie highlights Scotland's exemplary role in welcoming 40% of the UK's Syrian refugees in the last 12 months
OPINION 17 November 2016 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.

Read it here
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