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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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Keeping donors happy when your cause is out of the spotlight
SSPCA has found that if you look after your supporters, then they will look after you
OPINION 19 November 2020 Guest post
 
Organisations don’t change – people do
From Maya Angelou to Leonard Cohen, poets all know that life means change but that doesn't make it easy
OPINION 18 November 2020 Guest post
 
People, places and possibilities
EVOC's Ella Simpson says Covid-19 has brutally exposed the systemic weaknesses which always existed in the third sector
OPINION 17 November 2020 by TFN
 
Our most challenging year yet
John MacMillan reflects on the challenges the Eric Liddell Centre has faced in its 40th year
OPINION 16 November 2020 by John MacMillan
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How do we get through winter together?
Sophie Bridger says little acts of kindness can make a big difference
OPINION 13 November 2020 by Sophie Bridger
 
The sector has a powerful role to play in supporting people who self-harm
Rachel Cackett says it’s even more pressing that action is taken to improve understanding of self-harm, reduce stigma and strengthen support
OPINION 12 November 2020 by Rachel Cackett
 
Digitally connecting and bridging divides
Diane Marr reflects on the Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution's International Conference
OPINION 11 November 2020 Guest post
 
The private sector needs a thriving charitable sector
Standard Life Aberdeen recognises that recovery from Coronavirus will mean everyone stepping up to support #NeverMoreNeeded community services
OPINION 10 November 2020 by Susan Smith
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What if coronavirus has left my service users worried about debt?
Sponsored content: David Naismith of StepChange charity on how they can assist Scottish charities
OPINION 9 November 2020 Guest post
 
Way to go – leaning into change through lockdown
Fear of change is natural but we owe it to our communities to overcome it says Jacqui Taylor
OPINION 9 November 2020 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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