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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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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
 
First impressions of the third kind
After one month in my new role I've realised that working for a charity isn't an easy job
OPINION 4 February 2016 Guest post
 
Let’s not throw the baby out with Batmanghelidjh
Susan Smith argues against knee-jerk reactions to the demise of Kids Company and says Scottish charities must be allowed to get on with their jobs
OPINION 3 February 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Made up sign language causes confusion in deaf community
Deaf Action staff say teaching British Sign Language is the best way for deaf children to be able to communicate with the hearing world
OPINION 3 February 2016 Guest post
 
Are we partners or just providers? It’s time to choose
Government must start treating the third sector like grown-ups, argues Martin Sime
OPINION 2 February 2016 Guest post
 
Real Hero: I care about being a young adult carer
Ailsa Tweedie, 25 years old, is a young adult carer and campaigner from North Lanarkshire who cares for her mum.
OPINION 2 February 2016 Guest post
2 comments
 
There is no such thing as one-size fits all in communications
Catherine Grinyer of Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) says charities need to view their audiences through a diversity and inclusion lens
OPINION 2 February 2016 Guest post
 
Walking away from bairns should be shameful, so why isn’t it?
Rhona Cunningham wonders why so many parents are allowed to walk away from their kids without a backward glance
OPINION 2 February 2016 Guest post
7 comments
 
Why child refugees need a home in the UK
Neil Mathers explains what child refugees who are separated from their parents and going through and why the UK should no more to help them
OPINION 1 February 2016 Guest post
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a special look at what it’s like to work in Scotland’s voluntary sector, featuring the results of in-depth research. It contains a wealth of advice and analysis from experts in their field.

Read it here
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