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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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Think ethical and relieve the stress of Christmas
Scotland's social enterprises offer fantastic alternatives to mainstream presents writes Duncan Thorp
OPINION 21 December 2015 by TFN
 
Are foodbanks an indictment of our times?
POLL 18 December 2015 by Graham Martin
2 comments
 
After Paris: fight for a low carbon, socially just Scotland
Lang Banks says the climate summit was a mixed bag and now we must make governments deliver
OPINION 15 December 2015 Guest post
 
Let’s celebrate Scottish charities in 2016
Susan Smith examines some of the challenges faced by charities in 2015 and explains why we should celebrate Scotland's third sector in 2016
OPINION 15 December 2015 by Susan Smith
 
7 ways to get ready for the new Data Protection Act
Daradjeet Jagpal explains why charities need to consider upcoming changes to data protection laws now
OPINION 14 December 2015 Guest post
1 comment
 
Bah humbug! Has Christmas gone too far?
POLL 14 December 2015 by Rab Armour
1 comment
 
Flying The Flag for international human rights
Susan and Gerrie Douglas-Scott from Glasgow are equal marriage campaigners and were the first gay couple to be married in Scotland
OPINION 10 December 2015 Guest post
1 comment
 
The volunteer spirit of Christmas
The spirit of volunteering, just like Christmas, is giving and receiving, says George Thomson, chief executive of Volunteer Scotland
OPINION 10 December 2015 Guest post
 
Vulnerable kids benefit thanks to the human rights act
Alastair Pringle explains how human rights laws have helped improve the lives of some of Scotland's most vulnerable young people
OPINION 10 December 2015 Guest post
 
A failure in co-production
After two years of small local groups working together to redesign local services, Edinburgh council wants to give the contract to a national body
OPINION 9 December 2015 Guest post
1 comment
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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