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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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Let them eat leftover cake
Shelagh Young explains why distributing food waste to the poor to tackle poverty will prove to be a pricey mistake in the long run
OPINION 16 February 2015 Guest post
1 comment
 
Budgeting for travel in the third sector
Chris Airey says charities need to consider more than just the bottom line when making travel arrangements
OPINION 16 February 2015 by Alex Turnbull
 
TFN Poll: Are you expected to put your job before your health?
POLL 13 February 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
TFN poll: does 50 Shades promote abuse - or is it harmless escapism?
POLL 13 February 2015 by Graham Martin
2 comments
 
How to inspire children and young people through art
It’s Our World is a mass participation arts project. It aims to create the UK’s largest online collection of artwork celebrating the environment
OPINION 12 February 2015 by YouthLink Scotland
 
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
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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