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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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Five ways charities can #ReclaimSocial for good in 2022
The Reclaim Social movement, now in its fifth year, is on a mission to combat negativity on social media
OPINION 7 February 2022 by Tereza Litsa
 
Time to deliver on diversity
The evidence shows diversity of thought helps organisations be more responsive to customer needs, operate better services, and improves risk management. Charities are no different.
OPINION 7 February 2022 by Lucy Higginson
 
A stitch in time can save a fine
From a data protection perspective, there are several challenges and danger areas particular to the voluntary sector
OPINION 3 February 2022 by Sean Morris
 
SNP disability regulations underwhelming and unambitious
Plans for Scotland’s replacement for Personal Independence Payment do not go far enough
OPINION 27 January 2022 by Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP
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After a Covid-enforced absence the Scottish fundraising conference is coming back in June 2022!
The conference returns on the 9th and 10th June 2022.
OPINION 27 January 2022 Guest post
 
Charities can benefit from a lower cost base for technology and communications
Sponsored content: Vodafone's tariffs specifically designed for Scotland’s public and third sector
OPINION 24 January 2022 by Kim Moran-Hogg
 
Building an enhanced and compassionate social security system in Scotland
Minister for Social Security Ben Macpherson: "Treating people with dignity, fairness and respect will be at the heart of delivering our new Adult Disability Payment"
OPINION 21 January 2022 by Ben Macpherson
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Help is available to manage energy costs and demonstrate green credentials
The Head of Smart Metering at SSE Energy Solutions on how considering your energy use and efficiency may uncover savings whilst reducing your carbon impact. 
OPINION 11 January 2022 by Kerry Maisey
 
Charities must reach out for VAT relief
Expert advice on assistance available to voluntary sector groups from HMRC
OPINION 5 January 2022 by Iain Masterton
 
Honing in on our mental wellness has never been more important
Examining the importance of thinking about mental health in the workplace.
OPINION 21 December 2021 by Fiona Brown
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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