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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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Backchat: putting the fun back into fundraising
London-based fundraising consultant Debbie Royale believes fundraising in Scotland can rise above recent scandals and become a model for the UK
OPINION 1 December 2015 by TFN
 
Will Paris deliver climate justice?
Richard Dixon is in Paris ahead of the UN Climate Change negotiations that kick off on 30 November
OPINION 27 November 2015 Guest post
 
Backchat: nearly 30 years of fundraising but not stopping yet
​Eleanor Bowman talks about setting up the East Neuk Wheelchair Appeal in 1989, which has now raised over £500,000
OPINION 25 November 2015 Guest post
3 comments
 
Glasgow services do protect sex workers
Ann Fehilly refutes claims from Glasgow prostitutes that existing services put them at risk and says personal information is not shared with police
OPINION 23 November 2015 Guest post
1 comment
 
There’s loads of value in Investing in Young People
Sophie Dawes explains why Scottish voluntary organisations may want to consider looking at Investors in Young People accreditation
OPINION 23 November 2015 Guest post
 
What is the spirit of Christmas?
Snéha Khilay considers why Christmas is a time of goodwill and whether we can feel the same way all year round
OPINION 23 November 2015 Guest post
 
Progress on child rights still needs to be made
Universal Children’s Day gives us a chance to reflect on our promises, says Jackie Brock
OPINION 20 November 2015 Guest post
 
Poll: do you support military action against IS in Syria?
POLL 19 November 2015 by Graham Martin
6 comments
 
Lottery fund cut would be a sharp bodyblow to charities
Andrew Findlay explains the impact of the Big Lottery Fund on the quality of life of people with learning disabilities in the Borders
OPINION 19 November 2015 Guest post
1 comment
 
Show solidarity against racism in Scotland
Colin Clark is urging Scots to unite against the racists who are using last week's Paris attacks as an excuse to abuse their neighbours
OPINION 18 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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