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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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Autumn statement analysis: Scotland faces the prospect of a lost generation of vulnerable children
Stuart Jacob, director Falkland House School, says the autumn statement does nothing to allay fears of a lost generation of children who need additional support
OPINION 24 November 2016 Guest post
 
Charities who don’t shoulder responsibility for property obligations risk ruin
Charities unaware of their obligations in relation to property they own or use are risking their financial health and reputation, as well as public safety
OPINION 24 November 2016 Guest post
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Can Citizens Advice Scotland avoid civil war?
Susan Smith analyses the position of Citizens Advice Scotland after a last minute legal challenge put a halt to its restructure plans
OPINION 23 November 2016 by Susan Smith
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Poll: time to bring rail into public ownership?
POLL 18 November 2016 by Graham Martin
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Welcoming Syrians to Scotland: one year on
Gary Christie highlights Scotland's exemplary role in welcoming 40% of the UK's Syrian refugees in the last 12 months
OPINION 17 November 2016 Guest post
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Scottish Older People’s Assembly helps raise voices
SOPA seeks to represent the issues that directly affect older people
OPINION 16 November 2016 Guest post
 
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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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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