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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 need foodbanks
​Ewan Gurr discusses the necessity of foodbanks in our society today.
OPINION 16 July 2015 Guest post
 
Poll: Should charities stop sending direct mail?
POLL 16 July 2015 by Robert Armour
2 comments
 
Surplus food or the right to food?
Graham Riches warns the UK is treading a dangerous path following in the footsteps of the North American foodbank culture
OPINION 15 July 2015 Guest post
 
The benefits of Ubuntu leadership
​Lara Friedman discusses her experience of the Ubuntu leadership mind-set
OPINION 10 July 2015 Guest post
 
Unintended consequences – Insurance Premium Tax
Alan Eccles summarises some of the effects of the budget
OPINION 10 July 2015 Guest post
 
Poll: Is this the harshest Budget in living memory?
POLL 9 July 2015 by Robert Armour
2 comments
 
Fundraising: get it right or everything else fails
Fundraising practices are in the spotlight like never before - and this is why TFN is examining the issue
OPINION 8 July 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Shock collars – the shocking truth
​Louise Robertson discusses how to support OneKind's campaign to outlaw collars that give dogs and electric shock
OPINION 8 July 2015 Guest post
 
Let’s talk about private renting
Ellie Hutchinson discusses the need to establish a national forum for tenants living in rented private accommodation
OPINION 8 July 2015 Guest post
 
Allowing communities to call the shots
Marco Biagi MSP on how participatory budgeting can boost community empowerment
OPINION 7 July 2015 Guest post
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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