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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 need to provide more for those who have too little
Social activist Stuart Fenwick is taking inspiration from a former US president
OPINION 18 November 2015 Guest post
 
In defence of the fundraiser
Fraser Hudghton mounts an empassioned defence of professional fundraisers, some of the most hard working people in our sector
OPINION 17 November 2015 Guest post
 
Kiltwalk is guaranteed to become a success
​With Tom Hunter underwriting admin costs, The Kiltwalk can't fail
OPINION 17 November 2015 by Rab Armour
 
Poll: who’s to blame for fuel poverty?
POLL 13 November 2015 by Rab Armour
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Autism need not be life limiting
As an ambassador for autism support groups, Kirsty McClean believes user-lead groups provide crucial help where mainstream services can't
OPINION 11 November 2015 Guest post
 
Refugee crisis: are we doing enough?
Susan Smith questions whether the British public, government and aid agencies are doing enough in the face of the ongoing European refugee crisis
OPINION 11 November 2015 by Susan Smith
 
What is next for charity fundraising?
Richard Hamer says the ball is in the court of Scotland's charities when it comes to setting up a new regulatory system north of the border
OPINION 11 November 2015 Guest post
 
Charity Commission v OSCR - who can weed out the bad apples
Gillian Harkness looks at the Charity Commission and OSCR to see which system is most likely to uncover bad practise and avoid another Kids Company
OPINION 10 November 2015 Guest post
 
Hacking my way to jobs innovation
Jane Bruce believes that young people have the answers to youth unemployment, so she's getting a bunch together to hack out a solution
OPINION 6 November 2015 Guest post
 
System to help disabled into work sidelines mental health problems
Toni Giugliano explains why the Access to Work system for disabled Scots is failing people with mental health problems
OPINION 6 November 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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