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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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Poll: should the UK remain a member of the European Union or leave?
POLL 9 June 2016 by Graham Martin
1 comment
 
Carers must be respected and recognised
​Susan Petty, a full-time carer, believes the role of those caring for loved ones is undervalued despite carers saving the state billions
OPINION 8 June 2016 by Robert Armour
1 comment
 
Let’s hear your social enterprise story
Duncan Thorp calls for Scotland's thriving social businesses to enter the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2016
OPINION 8 June 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Named person is better for carers
Calum Munro says children and young people with additional support needs are too important to be a topic for political point scoring
OPINION 7 June 2016 Guest post
10 comments
 
Until there is a cure, there will be no finish line for MND fundraising runner
Jo Watts has raised over £10,000 for MND charities following her father's diagnosis in June 2014. Most recently she ran in the Edinburgh marathon
OPINION 7 June 2016 Guest post
 
Lessons need to be learned following Liam Fee’s death
Matt Forde, the national head of service for NSPCC Scotland, speaks out after the convictions of the two-year-old's killers
OPINION 6 June 2016 Guest post
 
Knowledge is key to social enterprise success
Maria Granados provides some top tips for retaining the brainpower of social enterprise staff even after they leave
OPINION 6 June 2016 Guest post
 
All young refugees to get a Young Scot Card as part of their welcome to Scotland
Louise MacDonald is proud to see all young refugees receive a Young Scot National Entitlement Card as part of their welcome to Scotland
OPINION 6 June 2016 Guest post
 
Should the Scottish Parliament ban fracking?
POLL 2 June 2016 by Graham Martin
3 comments
 
Collaboration is key to effective campaigning
​David Robertson of ASH Scotland says collaboration between agencies led by the third sector, is paving the way for a smoke free generation
OPINION 1 June 2016 by TFN
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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