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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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The environment: are we all doomed?
POLL 10 November 2016 by Graham Martin
2 comments
 
Listening well is vital for young people’s wellbeing
​Maureen Wilson on the importance and value of listening and the aims of mental health charity Listen Well Scotland
OPINION 9 November 2016 Guest post
 
Freedom of information is underused by the third sector – why?
Daradjeet Jagpal on why charities may be hesitant to make use of freedom of information, and the ways in which it can benefit them
OPINION 8 November 2016 Guest post
 
The 4 Rs of good trusteeship – relationships, responsibilities, reminders and rewards
Sandy Macdonald ponders what it takes to be a good board member during Trustee's Week, and comes up with 4 Rs
OPINION 8 November 2016 Guest post
 
Real Lives: From homelessness to the board in two years
Richard Williams joined the Emmaus community in Gloucestershire to get off the streets, less than two years later he's helping to run the charity
OPINION 7 November 2016 Guest post
 
Should there be a cap on charity chief executive pay?
POLL 3 November 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Charity incorporation: the pros and cons
Alastair Keatinge says that new rules on incorporation may increase a charity's workload, but this shouldn't skew your decision-making on whether to incorporate
OPINION 2 November 2016 Guest post
1 comment
 
Real Lives: I’m wearing a pink kilt to support Breast Cancer Now
Last year, Lawrence Cowan wore a pink kilt for a month and raked in over £2000 for the breast cancer charity. This year, his son is joining him
OPINION 2 November 2016 Guest post
 
We know the truth about poverty
​Susan Smith argues that the third sector should stay optimistic despite the challenges it faces to support the poorest members of society
OPINION 2 November 2016 by Susan Smith
1 comment
 
It’s a day to remember when you get awarded £30 million
Maria McGill, chief executive of Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS), explains how her charity managed to secure a significant funding boost
OPINION 31 October 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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