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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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Social investment: the key ingredient in a lasting Games legacy
Alastair Davis is chief executive of Social Investment Scotland
OPINION 4 September 2014 Guest post
 
Young people do care about how the referendum will effect their future
Terri Smith MSYP, vice chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament, says the referendum is hugely significant for young people
OPINION 28 August 2014 Guest post
 
I’ve seen the future and the third sector no longer exists
Jane Bruce predicts a future in which big business delivers social good
OPINION 26 August 2014 Guest post
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The ice bucket challenge and MND
Ian McWhirter explains why the ice-bucket challenge is so important to MND Scotland
OPINION 26 August 2014 Guest post
 
Youth work is key to our future
Jim Sweeney warns that missing out on the opportunity to change society after 18 September will hamper our children's future
OPINION 26 August 2014 by YouthLink Scotland
 
The third sector won’t be silenced, so just deal with it
Susan Smith argues the latest attack on civil society groups that criticise government has gone too far and other politicians must speak out
OPINION 21 August 2014 by Susan Smith
 
Amersham to zombies: A-Z of volunteering
Charlotte Bray wonders whether there's a link between a creative use of your spare time and working for a charity
OPINION 18 August 2014 by Charlotte Bray
 
Foodbanks are a credit to the third sector
Martin Sime volunteered at a foodbank for a day and discovered why they are an essential part of Scotland's third sector
OPINION 18 August 2014 Guest post
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Child abuse isn’t just historic
Susan Dobson from NSPCC Scotland says the unthinkable is the reality for many children
OPINION 15 August 2014 Guest post
 
Distrust is holding back local democracy
Calum Irving sat on the Commissioning on Strengthening Local Democracy and believes institutions must learn to trust each other to govern effectively locally
OPINION 15 August 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.

Read it here
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