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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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The return to apathy means we’re all doomed
Susan Smith wonders whether political apathy means we're all doomed, and invites you to prove her wrong at this year's Gathering
OPINION 10 February 2015 by Susan Smith
1 comment
 
Investing for your organisation’s future
Heather Lamont says cash in the bank isn't always a good thing for Scottish charities
OPINION 9 February 2015 Guest post
 
True story: I became homeless after the credit crunch
In 2010 Brian suffered a nervous breakdown and walked out of his flat into a life of sleeping rough on the streets
OPINION 6 February 2015 Guest post
 
TFN poll: is it justifiable for charities to use workfare?
POLL 5 February 2015 by Graham Martin
9 comments
 
Worried about changing SORPs in 2015?
Adrienne Airlie examines the accounting changes charities face with SORPs 2015
OPINION 3 February 2015 Guest post
1 comment
 
All is not fair in fundraising
Susan Smith says cancer charities shouldn't be fighting over a campaign idea even in the competitive world of professional fundraising
OPINION 29 January 2015 by Susan Smith
 
It’s young adult carers’ time to be heard
Paul Traynor of Carers Trust Scotland on how everyone can improve the lives of the thousands of young adult carers in Scotland
OPINION 29 January 2015 Guest post
 
Poll: are big charities bullies?
POLL 29 January 2015 by Susan Smith
6 comments
 
A picture of working life in Scotland’s third sector
Susan Smith explains why TFN and SCVO are surveying third sector staff about their jobs
OPINION 28 January 2015 by Susan Smith
 
We must be more than just the frontline
Calum Irving argues that Scotland will have to invest in third sector support bodies if it is to protect front-line health and care services
OPINION 27 January 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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