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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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Why private schools charity status should be reviewed
Felix Spittal explains why SCVO recently called for a review of charity law, including the charitable status of private schools
OPINION 28 May 2015 Guest post
 
Poll: is opposition to private school charity status class envy?
POLL 28 May 2015 by Susan Smith
2 comments
 
The MS Society is dedicated to the human in healthcare
Aislinn Lunt says 25-year-old Stuart Rose's story of his personal struggle with MS highlights the need for responsive care within Scotland
OPINION 27 May 2015 Guest post
 
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
1 comment
 
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
 
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
 
Poll: do fundraisers go too far?
POLL 21 May 2015 by Susan Smith
1 comment
 
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
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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