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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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The third sector is stronger as part of the UK
Melanie Ward works for a major international development charity and believes the third sector will be better off staying part of the United Kingdom
OPINION 16 May 2014 Guest post
18 comments
 
#belowtheline: Life below the breadline
Jamie Livingstone explains how he coped living on £1 a day for a week, and how it compared to a life of poverty at home or abroad
OPINION 13 May 2014 Guest post
 
The senselessness of sanctions
Steven McAvoy, Enable welfare rights adviser, recounts an incident that highlights why benefits sanctions don't save money or help people find work
OPINION 12 May 2014 Guest post
 
Rights to benefits
Financial discrimination of disabled people must end
OPINION 8 May 2014 by TFN
 
#ministroke – not just a funny turn
Elspeth Molony explains why it's so important to recognise the symptoms of a mini-stroke
OPINION 7 May 2014 Guest post
 
Running a charity is a stressful job
Jane Bruce feels as light as a feather after giving up her job as director of Venture Scotland
OPINION 7 May 2014 Guest post
 
We need all kinds of land ownership in Scotland
Sarah Jane Laing believes both community and private ownership are essential parts of the diverse pattern of land ownership in Scotland
OPINION 6 May 2014 Guest post
 
Is the youth work sector there yet?
Jim Sweeney, chief executive of YouthLink Scotland, examines the impact of the new National Youth Work Strategy ahead of a debate in the Scottish Parliament
OPINION 5 May 2014 by YouthLink Scotland
1 comment
 
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
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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