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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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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
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UK’s first tool lending library equipping new workforce
Chris Hellawell is empowering the unemployed to go to-ol infinity and beyond with his unique Edinburgh Tool Library charity
OPINION 25 May 2016 Guest post
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A lot can happen when your charity opens it doors to the public
Kelly Donaldson explains how some organisations managed to double their membership numbers by taking part in Voluntary Arts Week (6-15 May)
OPINION 24 May 2016 by Alex Turnbull
 
Living in a new procurement landscape
Kelly Sleight explains what new procurement laws mean for the third sector
OPINION 24 May 2016 Guest post
 
The benefits of a long-term sponsorship partnership
Amina Shah highlights why building a relationship with a corporate partner is something your charity should be investigating
OPINION 24 May 2016 Guest post
 
Would you put CCTV in your elderly mum’s home?
Lesley Carcary says growing reports of abuse of older people has opened up the debate about placing CCTV cameras in family members' homes
OPINION 23 May 2016 Guest post
 
There are still plenty of legs left in the Race for Life fundraiser
Susan Johnstone, of Cancer Research UK, spoke to TFN about the financial importance of its Race for Live event which is the UK’s biggest fundraiser
OPINION 20 May 2016 Guest post
 
Why you can bank on OSCR’s help
Nicola McBain from OSCR takes us through the regulator's banking guide
OPINION 20 May 2016 Guest post
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Working out the right level of charity reserves
Margaret Birse says there's no simple answer to how much cash a charity should hold in reserve but it's important trustees set a policy
OPINION 20 May 2016 Guest post
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Poll: Should primary school pupils have to sit national exams?
POLL 19 May 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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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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