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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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All I want for Christmas is... practical policy implementation 
Apart from familiar seasonal tunes, December is also a good time to reflect on the past year to our successes and challenges and to look forward to January resolutions. 
OPINION 7 December 2023 by Duncan Thorp
 
Cyber attacks are on the rise, how prepared is your organisation?
Exercise in a Box is a free 90-minute non-technical workshop which helps organisations test and practice their internal response to many cyber issues.
OPINION 5 December 2023 Sponsored content
 
For the poorest this winter, timing is everything
What choices will people face as bills soar and temperatures plummet over the winter?
OPINION 4 December 2023 by David Hilferty
 
Social Security Scotland’s unique human rights approach to benefits
On the United Nation’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Professor Paul Knight OBE explains how the department is supporting disabled people
OPINION 4 December 2023 by Robert Armour
 
People face a winter of worry
The Citizens Advice network has launched “Worried this winter”, a campaign encouraging people who are worried about bills to seek advice
OPINION 28 November 2023 by Matthew Lee
 
Building a better economy and the UK general election 
Duncan Thorp looks ahead to a year of political change - and what it could mean for social enterprises
OPINION 20 November 2023 by Duncan Thorp
 
Dear Chancellor, our social safety net needs your help
The Chancellor is set to make this year’s Autumn Statement on Wednesday
OPINION 20 November 2023 by Erica Young
 
Sector must keep up the pressure
Kirsten Hogg analyses the first minister’s commitments towards the voluntary sector, based on his address to the Gathering 2023
OPINION 13 November 2023 by Kirsten Hogg
 
Is Scotland facing a rent arrears crisis? 
It’s clear even being in work is not enough for people to feel secure about their ability to pay the rent. 
OPINION 13 November 2023 by Aoife Deery
 
What makes a charity CEO effective? 
Prioritisation of time and personal energy is essential for effectiveness, says Martin Crewe
OPINION 10 November 2023 by Martin Crewe
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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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