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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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I fought back against cancer - now I want MSPs to join the battle
My fight against cancer is everyone's fight
OPINION 17 March 2016 Guest post
 
Poll: How should Scotland spend its share of the sugar tax?
POLL 17 March 2016 by TFN
5 comments
 
Charities have been shooting themselves in the foot
Caroline Slocock says charities have allowed themselves to be forced into competition with each other for state income
OPINION 16 March 2016 Guest post
1 comment
 
Wherever I lay my hat must be safe and accessible
Tressa Burke says poor housing is a reality for too many disabled people in Glasgow
OPINION 15 March 2016 Guest post
 
Working, studying, travelling. Bring it on
Amanda Ptolomey has found balancing work and studying for a masters in Citizenship and Human Rights rewarding and fun
OPINION 14 March 2016 Guest post
 
Are specialist nurses a luxury or a lifeline?
John Eden of the Scottish Huntington's Association on the need for specialist nurses
OPINION 11 March 2016 Guest post
1 comment
 
Should supermarkets be made to donate unsold food to charities?
POLL 10 March 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Open your eyes to gender inequality
Susan Smith says the third sector is guilty of unconscious sexism
OPINION 9 March 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Cross-border pitfalls for charities
Susan Murray and Shirley Otto highlight why it's important for UK charities to pay attention to their Scottish operation
OPINION 8 March 2016 Guest post
1 comment
 
Charities should restructure to survive
Alastair Keatinge, a specialist in charity law, says charity boards should consider collaborations, partnerships or a merger
OPINION 7 March 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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