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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.

Latest Opinion
 
Duncan Thorp looks ahead to a year of political change - and what it could mean for social enterprises

 
The Chancellor is set to make this year’s Autumn Statement on Wednesday

 
Kirsten Hogg analyses the first minister’s commitments towards the voluntary sector, based on his address to the Gathering 2023

 
It’s clear even being in work is not enough for people to feel secure about their ability to pay the rent. 

 
Prioritisation of time and personal energy is essential for effectiveness, says Martin Crewe

 
"It is time for charities to embrace the power of their stories"

 
Charities need to ensure they have the right expertise at the table, an environment in which trustees can shine - and the training they need to do the job, writes Helen Kidd

 
Today sees the start of this year’s Talk Money week.  

 
Dr Mhairi Crawford says that inclusivity expands beyond the boundaries of a textbook 

 
Duncan Thorp on the Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) 2023