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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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Light the touchpaper of civil action
​Mick Lightbody is a veteran housing campaigner from Easterhouse, Glasgow. Alongside Bob Holman he managed to turn round the fortunes of the run-down estate
OPINION 11 April 2017 by Rab Armour
 
A big step towards inclusive education, but the journey’s just beginning
Jan Savage welcomes a plan to create new education guidance to ensure pupils with learning disabilities are fully included in Scotland's schools
OPINION 10 April 2017 Guest post
 
Courage: lead by channeling that child-like zest for a challenge
Mark Kelvin is learning from some of his own childhood good qualities in his bid to be a successful third sector leader
OPINION 7 April 2017 Guest post
 
Let’s rescue our rights from the depths of Brexit
Mhairi Snowden says civil society should be very concerned about the impact of Brexit on our human rights
OPINION 6 April 2017 Guest post
 
Has TFN riled you? It’s for your own good
Susan Smith on why Third Force News will not apologise for making you angry
OPINION 5 April 2017 by Susan Smith
 
A new approach to mental health is needed
Carolyn Lochhead says there is a still fight to be had over the ask once get help fast approach to mental health despite the government’s commitment to it
OPINION 3 April 2017 Guest post
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Calling Scotland’s fundraisers - help shape the Institute of Fundraising agenda
Jo Anderson is urging fundraisers to complete a short survey on the role of the Institute of Fundraising Scotland
OPINION 3 April 2017 Guest post
 
Real Lives: I won’t allow cancer to consume my whole family
Geraldine Wellington, a mum of five, has cancer for the second time. She says the Beatson Cancer Charity is once again helping her and her family manage
OPINION 3 April 2017 Guest post
 
Employability in Scotland: an opportunity not a threat
Jamie Hepburn says taking a voluntary approach will mean a new beginning for employability in Scotland
OPINION 31 March 2017 Guest post
 
Poll: should wolves be reintroduced to Scotland?
POLL 30 March 2017 by Graham Martin
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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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