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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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Why international aid critics are tuned to the moon
One's report shows that we need to set the terms for a debate on where international aid goes
OPINION 27 May 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Take action on climate change
Tom Ballantine is urging Scots to take a stand on climate change this year
OPINION 26 May 2015 Guest post
 
Descent into madness
Charlotte Bray's latest column sees her armed with an Excel spreadsheet to defend against death and talking dogs
OPINION 25 May 2015 by Charlotte Bray
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How to grab a grant
TFN’s guide to finding funders and persuading them to give you a grant
OPINION 22 May 2015 by Susan Smith
17 comments
 
Poll: do fundraisers go too far?
POLL 21 May 2015 by Susan Smith
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After Olive’s death: charities must listen to the public
Tragic death of poppy seller sparks soul searching in the charitable sector
OPINION 21 May 2015 Guest post
 
Fundraising regulation must do better
Susan Smith explains why the death of Olive Cooke highlights the need for fundraising regulation to go much further
OPINION 20 May 2015 by Susan Smith
 
Backchat: cancer can be a laughing matter
Barry Church Woods lost his sister Julie to cancer in 2010, but determined to keep on laughing, he set up the Big C and has raised £50,000 so far
OPINION 19 May 2015 Guest post
 
From invincibility to despair
Stuart Rose was diagnosed with MS at 15, was a Scottish Charity Awards Charity Champion finalist at 24, and at 25 is now battling depression
OPINION 19 May 2015 Guest post
 
TFN poll: how important is the Human Rights Act?
POLL 14 May 2015 by Graham Martin
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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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