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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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Parliament prorogued amidst Brexit chaos - what happens now?
Craig Wilson looks at the implications of Prime Minister Johnson's prorogation of parliament, and the consequences of no deal for the voluntary sector
OPINION 30 August 2019 Guest post
 
Double standards in education reform?
​Lesley Scott looks at the drive to close the educational attainment gap, and examines if disabled people are being left behind
OPINION 29 August 2019 Guest post
 
Poll: do you suffer from imposter syndrome?
POLL 28 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
3 comments
 
Inclusivity in the city
Jan Savage looks at the positive impact of the We Are One Citizen and its potential contribution to inclusivity and equality in Scotland
OPINION 26 August 2019 Guest post
 
Increased productivity can boost communities
Ashleigh McCulloch details what the new Productivity Club for Scotland aims to achieve
OPINION 22 August 2019 Guest post
 
Brexit is built on shifting - and rapidly disappearing - sands
With Brexit looming, Craig Wilson looks at its implications and the steps that are being taken to ensure the future of the voluntary sector in Scotland
OPINION 22 August 2019 Guest post
 
Review of charity investment managers is paramount
Kirsty Lister stresses the importance of charities making the right investment decisions
OPINION 21 August 2019 Guest post
1 comment
 
From straw man to Wicker Man?
Annie Gunner Logan looks at the unintended consequences of community empowerment, stemming from a lack of strong shared ambitions and clear vision
OPINION 20 August 2019 Guest post
 
Scotland is undergoing a boom in community ownership
Following a successful Community Land Week, Lindsay Chalmers looks at how Scotland is undergoing a boom in community ownership
OPINION 20 August 2019 Guest post
1 comment
 
Poll: should the state pension age be raised to 75?
POLL 19 August 2019 by Graham Martin
10 comments
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.

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