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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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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
 
Improving the volunteer experience
Checking the health of volunteering in Scotland
OPINION 30 May 2016 Guest post
 
Does the health sector need to find its balls?
Catherine Ronald, recalls the key talking points from a lively discussion on the future of Scotland’s health
OPINION 30 May 2016 Guest post
 
Concerns of a charity chameleon
James Jopling has enjoyed working for charities for over 20 years but wonders whether shifting from cause to cause is taking its toll
OPINION 26 May 2016 Guest post
1 comment
 
Should the Offensive Behaviour at Football Act be scrapped?
POLL 26 May 2016 by Graham Martin
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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