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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, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Why we spent a day saying thank you
Sue Diamond of Sick Kids Friends Foundation says all staff spending a day thanking supporters led to an increase in donations
OPINION 17 February 2016 Guest post
2 comments
 
I’m no Citizen Smith: Cat Boyd on why she campaigns
Cat Boyd believes campaigning gives you the power to over-come your fears and enables you to change things for the better
OPINION 16 February 2016 Guest post
1 comment
 
A healthy view of third sector potential
Grant Sugden has found attitudes to third sector health bodies are positive but real change will require a major effort from all sectors
OPINION 15 February 2016 Guest post
9 comments
 
Our duty to look after refugee children serparated from their families
It's our duty to help refugee children
OPINION 15 February 2016 Guest post
 
Should charities which get government cash be barred from campaigning against policy?
POLL 12 February 2016 by Graham Martin
4 comments
 
Time for charities to stand their ground against bullies
Despite waves of media attacks, well run charities have nothing to hide
OPINION 12 February 2016 by Susan Smith
 
How you can shape the future of fundraising in Scotland
Fundraising in Scotland: help shape the future
OPINION 11 February 2016 Guest post
 
Will Kids Company saga put off new trustees?
Alastair Keatinge says we must not let media and politicians’ criticism of trustees deter others from supporting charities
OPINION 11 February 2016 Guest post
 
Real Hero: I am fundraising for the charity which saved my life
Nikki Byrne (29) from Fife says she wouldn't be here today without the mental health support Penumbra has given her
OPINION 10 February 2016 Guest post
1 comment
 
Should single mums have to pay to track down absent dads?
POLL 5 February 2016 by Alex Turnbull
5 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.

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