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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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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
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Meet the disabled adrenlin junkies
Sylvia Endmyre knows a bunch of disabled people for whom no challenge is too far whether its skydiving, bungee jumping or flying in gliders
OPINION 7 October 2015 Guest post
 
Now is the time to change how people get to rent their homes
Private tenancies bill could bring about welcome changes for those who rent their home
OPINION 7 October 2015 Guest post
 
SCIO v CIC head-to-head
Kelly Sleight examines the differences between the two main legal structures a new social good body may consider
OPINION 5 October 2015 Guest post
 
This must never happen again - Remembering Srebrenica
Martin Johnstone's visit to Srebrenica, where 8,000 men and boys were massacred in 1995, reminded him of the importance of compassion today
OPINION 5 October 2015 Guest post
 
Poll: Is it ok to be offensive?
POLL 1 October 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Fundraising: if you don’t ask you won’t get
She once doorstepped Rod Stewart and got a £5,000 donation and if you don't ask you don't get believes charity fundraiser Margaret Darnley
OPINION 30 September 2015 by TFN
 
A critical period in charity fundraising
Fraser Hudghton looks at the future of fundraising in a period of change
OPINION 28 September 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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