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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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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
 
How charities can ensure they are GDPR compliant
Val Surgenor takes a closer look at the impact of the general data protection regulation (GDPR) on fundraising and marketing.
OPINION 22 August 2016 Guest post
2 comments
 
Childhood obesity strategy is not good enough
Elli Kontorravdis on the failings of the government's plan and what must be done to effectively tackle childhood obesity
OPINION 19 August 2016 Guest post
 
The Children’s Panel is vital and rewarding
​Brian Duffy on the importance of the Children's Panel and why you should consider becoming a member
OPINION 19 August 2016 Guest post
1 comment
 
Mentoring gives looked after young people hope for the future
Sharon McIntyre on how mentoring can change the lives of both the child and the mentor for the better
OPINION 19 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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