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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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Charity incorporation: the pros and cons
Alastair Keatinge says that new rules on incorporation may increase a charity's workload, but this shouldn't skew your decision-making on whether to incorporate
OPINION 2 November 2016 Guest post
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Real Lives: I’m wearing a pink kilt to support Breast Cancer Now
Last year, Lawrence Cowan wore a pink kilt for a month and raked in over £2000 for the breast cancer charity. This year, his son is joining him
OPINION 2 November 2016 Guest post
 
We know the truth about poverty
​Susan Smith argues that the third sector should stay optimistic despite the challenges it faces to support the poorest members of society
OPINION 2 November 2016 by Susan Smith
1 comment
 
It’s a day to remember when you get awarded £30 million
Maria McGill, chief executive of Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS), explains how her charity managed to secure a significant funding boost
OPINION 31 October 2016 Guest post
 
Schools can boost attainment working with the third sector
Jackie Brock believes the third sector can work with schools to boost confidence and resilience outside the classroom and attainment within it
OPINION 31 October 2016 Guest post
 
Post Paralympics, what happens now for the UK’s disabled population?
Dr Stephen Duckworth says moments of jubilation such as the Paralympics can mask the harsh reality of life for disabled people in the UK
OPINION 31 October 2016 Guest post
 
Helping organisations move from asking to earning
Roger Moors, chief development officer at Social Investment Scotland, examines the origins and growth of social investment in Scotland.
OPINION 28 October 2016 Guest post
 
Poll: is the BBC biased against Scotland?
POLL 27 October 2016 by Graham Martin
13 comments
 
Is violence unavoidable in social care?
Susan Smith argues third sector social care bodies that believe violence is unavoidable are taking a big risk
OPINION 26 October 2016 by Susan Smith
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Bairns come first, just not to all parents
Rhona Cunningham explains why she is campaigning for a better child maintenance system as too many absent parents are able to shirk responsibility
OPINION 25 October 2016 Guest post
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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