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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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See what your charity can learn from these digital champions
Rebecca Curtis-Moss, in her role as a digital communications trainer, offers up her favourite examples of charities doing a good job of using digital technology
OPINION 15 August 2016 Guest post
 
Does CAS catalogue of errors sound familiar?
Susan Smith argues the CAS review highlights extreme examples of some common governance issues facing many charities
OPINION 10 August 2016 by Susan Smith
 
A voice for Scotland’s older people
​Tom Berney discusses the aims and achievements of the Scottish Older People's Assembly
OPINION 10 August 2016 Guest post
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Turning your hobby into a living
​Charlotte Bray looks back on the risks and rewards of her decision to turn her passion for volunteering into a full time job
OPINION 9 August 2016 by Charlotte Bray
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Behind closed doors: what’s going on in housing in Scotland
​Graeme Brown explores recent housing triumphs as well as the obstacles Scotland's must overcome to ensure enough safe and affordable housing
OPINION 9 August 2016 Guest post
 
Charities must be smart with cash as interest rates fall
​Heather Lamont advises charities on the best way to respond to falling interest rates
OPINION 8 August 2016 Guest post
 
Climate change resilience for charities
​Julia Hutchison explains why charities should be addressing the coming threats posed by climate change
OPINION 8 August 2016 by Molly Millar
 
Government must assist third sector post-Brexit
Maggie Lennon argues that civil society might not be best suited for navigating Brexit without some genuine assurances from the government
OPINION 5 August 2016 Guest post
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Are people who work for charities more charitable?
POLL 4 August 2016 by Susan Smith
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It’s national play day today
Graeme Luke of Scouts Scotland discusses the importance of play
OPINION 3 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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