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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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Poverty grinds the soul: we must alleviate the burden
Ewan Aitken says that poverty is a poison which degrades every aspect of a person and a community
OPINION 5 March 2020 Guest post
1 comment
 
Should Scotland push ahead with its plans to create drug injection rooms?
POLL 3 March 2020 by Gareth Jones
2 comments
 
Charities are ideally placed to think and act differently
Adam Lang says Civic Scotland must take the lead in acting boldly to solve social problems
OPINION 27 February 2020 Guest post
 
Volunteering can help students thrive
Lesley Franklin on the benefits of volunteering for students
OPINION 26 February 2020 Guest post
 
AI can transform the sector
Neil Collington examines the benefits and risks of embracing new technology
OPINION 18 February 2020 Guest post
 
Get set for The Gathering
Anna Fowlie looks forward to The Gathering, which takes place this week at the SEC in Glasgow
OPINION 18 February 2020 Guest post
 
Grasping academic opportunity
Pat Armstrong discusses whether third sector leadership and academic learning goes hand in hand or is an uncomfortable fit
OPINION 18 February 2020 Guest post
 
Helping to make lasting change
Jonny Kinross details the Grassmarket Community Project's approach to creating community
OPINION 17 February 2020 Guest post
 
Why victims need to know more about their rights
Kate Wallace launches Victims Awareness Week, with a call for more to be done to ensure communication with victims is clear
OPINION 17 February 2020 Guest post
 
Risk, insurance, pensions and protection – a five step healthcheck for your organisation
June Pennykid gives a five step healthcheck for your organisation
OPINION 16 February 2020 Guest post
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a special look at what it’s like to work in Scotland’s voluntary sector, featuring the results of in-depth research. It contains a wealth of advice and analysis from experts in their field.

Read it here
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