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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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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
 
Poll: Should homeless people be forced to give up their dogs?
POLL 13 October 2015 by Paul Cardwell
5 comments
 
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
 
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
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a special look at what it’s like to work in Scotland’s voluntary sector, featuring the results of in-depth research. It contains a wealth of advice and analysis from experts in their field.

Read it here
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