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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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One year on from the Commission on Housing and Wellbeing
​Adam Lang examines what impact of the commission on housing and wellbeing has had a year after publishing its final report
OPINION 7 September 2016 Guest post
 
What do the sustainable development goals mean for Scotland?
Martha Caddell on the need to determine Scotland's role within the UN sustainable development agenda
OPINION 7 September 2016 Guest post
 
Scottish charities need to deliver more digital services
​Ross McCulloch says charities need to start thinking about how they can provide more digital services to improve people's lives
OPINION 6 September 2016 Guest post
 
Charities warned: beware of serial applicants
Ben Doherty warns charities of the perils of discrimination in staff recruitment following recent instances of a serial applicant
OPINION 5 September 2016 Guest post
1 comment
 
Poll: is it time to ban grouse shooting?
POLL 1 September 2016 by Graham Martin
40 comments
 
An international perspective on Scotland’s youth work practices
Professor Shirley R Steinberg PhD, a Canadian academic, says Scotland is a great model for youth work in practice and the empowerment of young people.
OPINION 1 September 2016 Guest post
 
Open conversation can help prevent suicide
Pauline Toner on Choose Life's campaign for Suicide Prevention Week
OPINION 1 September 2016 Guest post
 
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
 
Poll: should burkinis be banned?
POLL 26 August 2016 by Alex Turnbull
6 comments
 
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
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a special look at what it’s like to work in Scotland’s voluntary sector, featuring the results of in-depth research. It contains a wealth of advice and analysis from experts in their field.

Read it here
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