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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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We should all become champions of children’s rights
Jackie Brock says Scotland's children's sector has proven it is strong enough to influence parties ahead of the Scottish Parliament election
OPINION 14 April 2016 Guest post
 
We need a society where everyone has the right to live well
Ian Welsh explains what third sector health bodies expect from Scotland's politicians now and during the next Scottish Parliament session
OPINION 14 April 2016 Guest post
 
Poll: does social media restrict freedom of speech?
POLL 14 April 2016 by Robert Armour
1 comment
 
Charities must beware of the dominant individual
Alastair Keatinge, charity law partner at Lindsays, offers advice to charity executives and trustees who feel an individual is becoming too influential
OPINION 12 April 2016 Guest post
1 comment
 
The hidden side effect of cancer
Janice Preston says cancer patients face a dual challenge of fighting for their health and paying their bills
OPINION 12 April 2016 Guest post
1 comment
 
Coproduction: the buzzword that really works
Ellie Hutchison explains how Shelter Scotland is supporting users to get involved in creating services across the organisation
OPINION 11 April 2016 Guest post
1 comment
 
Holyrood 2016: six steps to a sustainable Scotland
Six things the incoming parliament can to to improve the environment
OPINION 8 April 2016 Guest post
1 comment
 
Poll: do you support Named Person?
POLL 7 April 2016 by Graham Martin
81 comments
 
Climate change resilience for charities
Julie Hutchison explains why charities need to start being more aware of the threat of climate change
OPINION 4 April 2016 Guest post
 
Fellowship is the thing
Jane Bruce's final blog as a Clore Social Leadership fellow reflects on the importance of connecting with other leader for support and encouragement
OPINION 4 April 2016 Guest post
2 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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