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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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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
 
At £5.5m per medal, is the Olympics worth the cost?
POLL 18 August 2016 by Graham Martin
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Radical Girlguides creating a generation of activists
Susan Smith is impressed with Girlguiding Scotland's plan to unleash a new generation of well-informed, radical young women to change the world
OPINION 17 August 2016 by Susan Smith
 
A Scottish Social Security Agency - what will it mean for disabled people?
Layla Theiner discusses whether a Scottish Social Security Agency be a saving grace for disabled people on benefits in Scotland
OPINION 16 August 2016 Guest post
1 comment
 
Can you write a comedy show about dementia?
Gordon Southern is currently appearing in Edinburgh performing Long Story Short – a comedy about how his family was affected by his dad’s dementia diagnosis
OPINION 16 August 2016 Guest post
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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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