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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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TFN poll: rate the party leaders
POLL 28 April 2016 by Graham Martin
35 comments
 
The honeymoon’s over Nicola - now it’s time to deliver
Susan Smith says Nicola Sturgeon may be feeling smug right now but the next Scottish Parliament term is not going to be plain sailing
OPINION 27 April 2016 by Susan Smith
1 comment
 
The spotlight is on political health care promises
Elinor Jayne on why Sue Ryder Care will pressure politicians to deliver their manifesto promises on better care for Scots with neurological condition
OPINION 27 April 2016 Guest post
 
First impressions of the third kind – the power of partnerships
Colin McKerchar has worked in the voluntary sector for four months now and is feeling liberated from competitive suspicions
OPINION 26 April 2016 Guest post
1 comment
 
RISE: strengthen the third sector to revitalise Scotland
Third sector has a major role to play in revitalising communities, says RISE
OPINION 26 April 2016 Guest post
1 comment
 
Getting loud for MS Awareness Week
Niall Sommerville on MS Awareness Week
OPINION 25 April 2016 Guest post
 
Why should your organisation borrow money?
Stuart Niven explains why third sector organisations can benefit from taking out a loan with a social finance provider
OPINION 25 April 2016 Guest post
 
Close the gap for learning disabled students
Jan Savage says the education needs of learning disabled pupils are not being met and are often forgotten
OPINION 21 April 2016 Guest post
 
MND care is a postcode lottery
Calum Ferguson explains why NHS Scotland should adopt NICE guidelines on MND care and ensure the condition is treated as a priority
OPINION 21 April 2016 Guest post
 
TFN poll: should we abolish the monarchy?
POLL 21 April 2016 by Graham Martin
109 comments
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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