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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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We are all responsible for evil - we allow it to exist by doing nothing
Dundee-born Callum Jensen was so moved by his experiences working for charities in Angola he wrote a book on how human spirit can endure even the worst trauma
OPINION 20 April 2016 Guest post
 
Should charities only hold ethical investments?
Julie Hutchison was at an Edinburgh International Science Festival event on the pros and cons of divesting from companies on ethical grounds
OPINION 20 April 2016 Guest post
 
Are your colleagues too stressed at work?
Catherine Eadie explains why third sector organisations have as big a responsibility to look after staff wellbeing as any other employer
OPINION 19 April 2016 Guest post
 
Young Scots who grew up in care are spreading love globally
Duncan Dunlop explains the role that young care experienced Scots have played in moulding a more loving care system in New Zealand
OPINION 18 April 2016 Guest post
 
Creating a Scotland we all want to live in
Carla McCormick, of The Poverty Alliance, believes the forthcoming Scottish Parliament election gives Scots the opportunity to shape a fairer Scotland
OPINION 15 April 2016 by Rab Armour
1 comment
 
Playing Politics with the Named Person
Calum Munro says the families that need the named person want it.
OPINION 14 April 2016 Guest post
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We should all become champions of children’s rights
Jackie Brock says Scotland's children's sector has proven it is strong enough to influence parties ahead of the Scottish Parliament election
OPINION 14 April 2016 Guest post
 
We need a society where everyone has the right to live well
Ian Welsh explains what third sector health bodies expect from Scotland's politicians now and during the next Scottish Parliament session
OPINION 14 April 2016 Guest post
 
Poll: does social media restrict freedom of speech?
POLL 14 April 2016 by Rab Armour
1 comment
 
Charities must beware of the dominant individual
Alastair Keatinge, charity law partner at Lindsays, offers advice to charity executives and trustees who feel an individual is becoming too influential
OPINION 12 April 2016 Guest post
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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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