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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, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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We need to close the attainment gap
​Angela Morgan says young people's personal development requires focused intervention beyond the classroom
OPINION 27 March 2015 by TFN
 
Poll: Are Scots more socially inclusive and progressive than people in the rest of the UK?
POLL 27 March 2015 by Alex Turnbull
 
A Green vision for Scotland
Peter McColl explains what Scottish Green Party Westminster candidates can offer Scotland's third sector
OPINION 25 March 2015 Guest post
 
Is regulating crowdfunding missing the point?
Jeremy Glen explains how the rise in popularity of crowdfunding has led to financial regulation
OPINION 24 March 2015 Guest post
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The third sector is enabling a better state
Jenny Brotchie argues that in difficult times the third sector has a critical role in the shift toward a successful enabling state
OPINION 24 March 2015 Guest post
 
Poll: is Ebola nurse probe fair?
POLL 20 March 2015 by Robert Armour
 
A positive budget for charity finance
John Hemming explains why the budget has some good news for charity finance
OPINION 19 March 2015 Guest post
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Charities must remember - it’s all about the cause
Susan Smith argues that the difficulties the Kiltwalk has faced are a reminder to keep charitable purposes in clear focus
OPINION 18 March 2015 by Susan Smith
 
Why rich kids do better at school
Jackie Brock believes there are key changes to the education system that will ensure poor kids catch up with their richer, more successful peers
OPINION 18 March 2015 Guest post
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Creating a healthy legacy for all
Hilda Campbell believes its time we stood up and took responsibility for creating a society where everyone has an equal right to good health
OPINION 17 March 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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