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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.

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Scottish charities need to deliver more digital services
​Ross McCulloch says charities need to start thinking about how they can provide more digital services to improve people's lives
OPINION 6 September 2016 Guest post
 
Charities warned: beware of serial applicants
Ben Doherty warns charities of the perils of discrimination in staff recruitment following recent instances of a serial applicant
OPINION 5 September 2016 Guest post
1 comment
 
An international perspective on Scotland’s youth work practices
Professor Shirley R Steinberg PhD, a Canadian academic, says Scotland is a great model for youth work in practice and the empowerment of young people.
OPINION 1 September 2016 Guest post
 
Open conversation can help prevent suicide
Pauline Toner on Choose Life's campaign for Suicide Prevention Week
OPINION 1 September 2016 Guest post
 
Poll: is it time to ban grouse shooting?
POLL 1 September 2016 by Graham Martin
40 comments
 
Digital support offered to charities and voluntary groups
Beth Murphy on what is being done as it is revealed half of all third sector organisations struggle with basic digital skills
OPINION 31 August 2016 Guest post
 
It is incredibly uncomfortable thinking that discrimination might exist within our sector
Catherine Somerville on the pressing need for Scotland's charities to ensure they are inclusive of their staff
OPINION 26 August 2016 Guest post
 
Poll: should burkinis be banned?
POLL 26 August 2016 by Alex Turnbull
6 comments
 
Take part in SCCR’s National Survey 2016
​Diane Marr on the SCCR's new survey, the results of which will help determine the best ways it can work with young people struggling with family relationships
OPINION 25 August 2016 Guest post
 
Free haircuts – with a catch
Murray Mcrae is offering free haircuts in return for a donation to charity – if you turn up in just your pants
OPINION 22 August 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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