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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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Why you can bank on OSCR’s help
Nicola McBain from OSCR takes us through the regulator's banking guide
OPINION 20 May 2016 Guest post
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Working out the right level of charity reserves
Margaret Birse says there's no simple answer to how much cash a charity should hold in reserve but it's important trustees set a policy
OPINION 20 May 2016 Guest post
2 comments
 
Top 10 issues facing the not-for-profit sector
Jamie Davidson of Henderson Loggie on the ten finance and governance issues all charities and voluntary groups must be aware of
OPINION 19 May 2016 Guest post
 
Poll: Should primary school pupils have to sit national exams?
POLL 19 May 2016 by Paul Cardwell
1 comment
 
CAF Bank: taking in the bigger picture
Peter Ostacchini explains why emphasis on the long-term is key in creating impact
OPINION 19 May 2016 Guest post
 
Get more bang for your buck with the right charity bank account
Tracey Bird gives some advice on how to make charity banking as stress free as possible
OPINION 19 May 2016 Guest post
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It’s our duty to empower people with learning disabilities
James Fletcher says people with learning disabilities should be involved in how their support groups are run
OPINION 19 May 2016 by TFN
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Understanding the Scottish charity regulator’s red flags
Diarmuid McDonnell explains why charities should be aware of the red flags the regulator will spot when examining their annual accounts
OPINION 17 May 2016 Guest post
 
Poll: are we demonising beggars?
POLL 13 May 2016 by Graham Martin
1 comment
 
A parking ticket motivated me to raise £13,000
Mairi Holden is a single mum to four-year-old Oscar and raised over £13,000 after getting a parking ticket
OPINION 11 May 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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