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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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Peer Dead Brilliant: young people tackling societal issues on their own terms
Simon Atkins previews next month’s Peer Dead Brilliant event where young people will gather and share peer education activities
OPINION 24 November 2014 Guest post
 
How to be digital in community learning and development
Liz Green discusses new guidance to help community and learning development organisations make good and safe use of digital technology
OPINION 23 November 2014 by YouthLink Scotland
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Can we afford to rely on good will?
Susan Smith considers whether dramatic increases in public giving will be able to plug the hole left by public funding cuts to charities
OPINION 20 November 2014 by Susan Smith
 
Life as a social media chief executive
Louise Macdonald was named last week at one of the top 30 UK Social CEOs. Here she shares some of her learning about the social media life of a chief executive…
OPINION 19 November 2014 Guest post
 
Reflections on six months sober
Susan Smith has given up alcohol for a year; in honour of Alcohol Awareness Week, she reflects on six months sober
OPINION 18 November 2014 by Susan Smith
2 comments
 
Sharing a business model can lead to success for social start-ups
​With the arrival of Global Entrepreneurship Week, new product 'Ditto' aims to provide advice for those looking to start their own social enterprise venture
OPINION 18 November 2014 Guest post
 
Poll: Is Sainsbury’s WW1 Christmas advert distasteful?
POLL 18 November 2014 by Paul Cardwell
13 comments
 
A healthy approach to human rights
Andrew Strong believes human rights should be at the heart of health and social care in Scotland
OPINION 17 November 2014 Guest post
 
Working together is key to prevent child abuse
Children in Scotland chief executive​ Jackie Brock writes for TFN following the publication of her report into protecting children from abuse
OPINION 17 November 2014 Guest post
 
TFN poll: is littering as bad as drink driving? Join the debate!
POLL 14 November 2014 by Graham Martin
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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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