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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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Web of frustration: when your charity needs an IT upgrade it can’t afford
Charlotte Bray explains how the Scottish Seabird Centre found a solution to its ancient, inefficient IT system
OPINION 27 September 2016 by Charlotte Bray
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Where the Engine Shed fit in
Marian MacDonald argues the demise of the Engine Shed means learning disabled adults are missing out on a tried and tested training ground for work
OPINION 27 September 2016 Guest post
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Quality social care costs money
Susan Smith says a debate on the future of social care services in Scotland must accept that quality services cannot be provided on the cheap
OPINION 23 September 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Poll: Do you think Mark Zuckerberg can cure all diseases?
POLL 23 September 2016 by Paul Cardwell
2 comments
 
Problem gambling among young people has gone unrecognised too long
Chiara Marin explores the problem of young people and gambling, and how the Youth Problem Gambling Initiative run by FastForward is helping
OPINION 21 September 2016 Guest post
1 comment
 
Technology has helped make life easier for me and other blind people
​Sandra Wilson on the wonders of the modern technology that helps her do daily tasks such as get dressed, eat and socialise
OPINION 21 September 2016 Guest post
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We will tackle health inequality in Scotland
​Neil Findlay MSP on the Scottish Parliament's health and sport committee's five year vision to improve Scotland's health
OPINION 21 September 2016 Guest post
 
Parents want the named person to share information
Calum Munro explains why parents of children with additional support needs want a named person who can share information with other agencies
OPINION 19 September 2016 Guest post
2 comments
 
Whose ethics are they anyway? And other myths
Heather Lamont highlights some common anxieties about ethical investment – and explains why there’s no need for trustees to worry
OPINION 13 September 2016 Guest post
 
TFN poll: should school pupils be made to attend religious services?
POLL 13 September 2016 by Graham Martin
5 comments
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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