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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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Make 100 years count
Maureen O’Neill explains why a century after the start of the First World War, it is important to ensure a strong European Union
OPINION 5 May 2014 Guest post
 
Media message undermines Islamic charities
Dr Hany El-Banna argues that overemphasising the link between charities and extremism has a devastating impact on the vital work of Islamic charities
OPINION 2 May 2014 Guest post
 
60 seconds with Colin MacLean
Colin MacLean explains why Scotland needs the Partnership Commission on Childcare Reform
OPINION 30 April 2014 Guest post
 
Stop playing to popular stigmas
Robert Armour argues that stigmatising the poor has a wide reaching impact on society as a whole
OPINION 30 April 2014 by Robert Armour
 
Why the bedroom tax is clouding the Scottish housing debate
Controversy over the the bedroom tax is clouding other equally important housing issues
OPINION 30 April 2014 Guest post
 
The third sector can do better on human rights
Amanda Ariss argues that the third sector is failing to take the lead in promoting equality and human rights issues
OPINION 29 April 2014 Guest post
 
Backing independence for the greater good
Gavin Corbett hates kilts and doesn't vote SNP but here he explains why he's a proud member of Third Sector Yes
OPINION 28 April 2014 Guest post
3 comments
 
The referendum questions trustees need to ask
Debbie McIlwraith outlines some of the issues Scottish charities should be considering in the run up to the independence referendum vote in September
OPINION 28 April 2014 Guest post
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Closing the gap for deaf children
Heather Gray believes more action is needed to ensure deaf children get the same opportunities as everyone else
OPINION 25 April 2014 Guest post
 
What does the future hold for young carers?
Barbara Schuler questions whether reforming the laws in relation to carers will really improve life for young carers
OPINION 24 April 2014 by YouthLink Scotland
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.

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