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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 time to celebrate Volunteers’ Week!
Sarah Latto on why volunteers are the golden thread binding society
OPINION 30 March 2017 Guest post
 
Tory and media Brexit rhetoric is toxic and chauvinistic
Jackie Brock calls out Theresa May on damaging and contradictory messages that are again excluding the UK’s children and young people from a major issue
OPINION 30 March 2017 Guest post
1 comment
 
We took the government to court so can you
Fraser Sutherland says taking the government to court is part of Scotland’s democracy growing up
OPINION 30 March 2017 Guest post
1 comment
 
Being the best you can be is key for all fundraisers
Gary Kernahan on why fundraisers can't afford to miss this year's Scottish fundraising conference
OPINION 28 March 2017 Guest post
 
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
2 comments
 
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
6 comments
 
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
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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