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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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Let’s solve the problems that cause the crisis
Colin Waters on how conflict at home drives youth homelessness - and what can be done to resolve this
OPINION 22 June 2023 by Colin Waters
 
Is it time to review your Charity’s Investment Policy?
A well thought-out investment policy is essential to achieving your charity’s goals and demonstrating that trustees have fulfilled their duty of care.
OPINION 22 June 2023 by Keith Burdon
 
At a crossroads for human rights
Last week the Scottish Government published its consultation for a new Human Rights Bill for Scotland
OPINION 19 June 2023 by Luis Felipe Yanes
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Making society accessible for everyone
Find out about RNIB Scotland's Inclusive Design for Sustainability conference
OPINION 19 June 2023 by James Adams
 
“It’s simply not a safe space”: why LGBT Youth Scotland deleted its Twitter account
In an age dominated by social media, LGBT Youth Scotland made the bold decision to delete its Twitter account
OPINION 13 June 2023 by Dr Mhairi Crawford
 
An Employer’s Guide to Employees Using their Own Vehicles for Work
OPINION 9 June 2023 by June Pennykid
 
Fixing energy costs can be an effective way to help charities manage their budgets and plan for the future
Sally-ann Beaver, Sales Director for Utility Aid, discusses how fixing energy costs can be an effective way to help charities budget and plan for the future.
OPINION 7 June 2023 by Sally-ann Beaver
 
Making short-term cash reserves work harder
Keith Burdon looks at the options for managing cash reserves.
OPINION 6 June 2023 by Keith Burdon
 
A celebration of peer volunteers!
It’s Volunteer Week 2023 and a chance to celebrate the fabulous and enriching contribution peer volunteers bring to mental health services and support.
OPINION 1 June 2023 by Lesley Smith
 
Next steps for mental health care in Scotland
Martin Crewe calls for a "massive investment" in whole-family support services across Scotland
OPINION 31 May 2023 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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