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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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Sponsored | Social investment: from early days to changing ways
The second of six monthly articles written by Social Investment Scotland looks at why social investment may be right for organisations big and small
OPINION 16 November 2016 Guest post
 
The value of the personal touch
​Gerry O'Sullivan says that the most valuable part of his time at Bield was seeing the difference the charity has made first hand
OPINION 16 November 2016 Guest post
 
Whose town is it anyway?
Phil Prentice considers how Scots can contribute to making their towns better during National Towns' Week
OPINION 15 November 2016 Guest post
 
Children’s rights in Scotland - a crucial year
The rights of all children must be respected, says Together Scotland
OPINION 14 November 2016 Guest post
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The environment: are we all doomed?
POLL 10 November 2016 by Graham Martin
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Listening well is vital for young people’s wellbeing
​Maureen Wilson on the importance and value of listening and the aims of mental health charity Listen Well Scotland
OPINION 9 November 2016 Guest post
 
Freedom of information is underused by the third sector – why?
Daradjeet Jagpal on why charities may be hesitant to make use of freedom of information, and the ways in which it can benefit them
OPINION 8 November 2016 Guest post
 
The 4 Rs of good trusteeship – relationships, responsibilities, reminders and rewards
Sandy Macdonald ponders what it takes to be a good board member during Trustee's Week, and comes up with 4 Rs
OPINION 8 November 2016 Guest post
 
Real Lives: From homelessness to the board in two years
Richard Williams joined the Emmaus community in Gloucestershire to get off the streets, less than two years later he's helping to run the charity
OPINION 7 November 2016 Guest post
 
Should there be a cap on charity chief executive pay?
POLL 3 November 2016 by Susan Smith
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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