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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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Income inequality is simply wrong
Susan Smith believes we have become too complacent about the rich becoming richer
OPINION 14 October 2015 by Susan Smith
1 comment
 
Making a case for changing the culture of volunteering
Susan Murray explains why something needs to be done to boost volunteering numbers in Scotland
OPINION 14 October 2015 Guest post
 
We will win the fight against abusers
​Carol Barnridge campaigns for justice for the thousands of survivors of historic sexual abuse in Scotland
OPINION 14 October 2015 by Rab Armour
 
Poll: Should homeless people be forced to give up their dogs?
POLL 13 October 2015 by Paul Cardwell
5 comments
 
Poverty is not inevitable, but must be a priority
Lisa Stewart, campaigns and comms manager at Oxfam Scotland, says poverty could be more effectively tackled if wealth inequality is addressed
OPINION 13 October 2015 by Rab Armour
 
Charities, not just people, are protected from discrimination
Rory Byrom explains how a charity could end up being the victim of discrimination under the Equality Act
OPINION 13 October 2015 Guest post
 
Real people’s stories can transform health care
Audrey Birt's own blog reveals the challenges of facing cancer and through it she has also has discovered the power of storytelling in healthcare
OPINION 12 October 2015 Guest post
 
Collaborating for community impact
This year's Voluntary Action Scotland conference is looking to discuss ways local action can impact on everyday services writes chief executive Calum Irving
OPINION 9 October 2015 by TFN
 
People shouldn’t be allowed to retire quietly
Brian Sloan of Age Scotland discusses how the charity is helping people prepare for a life-changing event
OPINION 9 October 2015 Guest post
 
Poll: Is it right that Scotland’s four richest families have more cash than 20% of the poorest?
POLL 8 October 2015 by Rab Armour
4 comments
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.

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