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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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Buying a better economy
Ken McIntosh MSP argues why the procurement bill can still ensure the creation of a moral economy for Scotland
OPINION 19 March 2014 Guest post
 
Being fraud savvy
One in ten charities reported fraud last year. Campbell McLundie of Scott-Moncrieff says charities need to be more diligent
OPINION 14 March 2014 Guest post
 
The likely impact of the budget on UK charities
Nick Sladden of Baker Tilly expects to see more measures to prevent charities being used for tax avoidance in Wednesday's budget
OPINION 14 March 2014 Guest post
 
Combatting poverty in Scotland
John Dickie, director of Child Poverty Action Group in Scotland, sets out the principles that will enable Scotland to combat the scourge of poverty
OPINION 13 March 2014 Guest post
 
Helping tenants meet the challenges of Universal Credit
Dunedin Canmore has learnt valuable lessons in how to support tenants to pay their own rent under Universal Credit
OPINION 13 March 2014 Guest post
 
What the public thinks of charities
Dan Corry from New Philanthropy Capital sees public attitudes to charities improving but organisations still need to work together
OPINION 13 March 2014 Guest post
 
A change is as good as a rest
Charlotte Bray believes change is as good as a rest in the charity world
OPINION 5 March 2014 by Charlotte Bray
 
Children put the fun in fundraising
​Liz Kliskey is a member of various community groups in Callander and is fundraising for Marie Curie's Great Daffodil appeal.
OPINION 5 March 2014 Guest post
 
Government fails to empower disabled people
Tressa Burke, chief executive of Glasgow Disability Alliance, explains why her organisation is objecting to the community empowerment bill
OPINION 5 March 2014 Guest post
 
Much to cheer and fear
The housing bill has many pros but a few cons too, says Shelter Scotland's Fiona King.
OPINION 5 March 2014 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.

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