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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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Time to cut the red tape on charity lotteries – and release £125 million to good causes
Tony Vick says we are sitting on a fortune that could be used for good - if restrictions on charity lotteries are eased
OPINION 2 April 2019 Guest post
 
Poll: should car speeds be limited to 70mph?
POLL 29 March 2019 by Graham Martin
5 comments
 
It’s time our children have Equal Protection
Martin Crewe says that Scotland has moved on from the smacking debate, as plans to offer children protection from assault progress
OPINION 28 March 2019 Guest post
2 comments
 
A Mother’s Day adoption story
Louisa adopted school-age Polly after her sons left home and she realised she wanted another child - two year's later her daughter has flourished
OPINION 27 March 2019 Guest post
 
Brexit: what should happen now?
POLL 25 March 2019 by Graham Martin
5 comments
 
Stand under my umbrella (ella, ella)
Defining the indefinable - Annie Gunner Logan brings out the sex and intelligence in third sector infrastructure
OPINION 21 March 2019 by Annie Gunner Logan
 
Struggling to survive never mind thrive
Helen Macneil: this is definitely the toughest operating environment we’ve faced in 30 years
OPINION 21 March 2019 Guest post
 
The hard work starts here
Dan Mushens reflects on his five years working at Penumbra and a recent excellent grade for his service
OPINION 21 March 2019 Guest post
1 comment
 
We know the truth about poverty – it’s not a pretty picture
Jackie Stockdale explains how becoming a member of Poverty Truth Community helped her speak out about how difficult life in poverty actually is
OPINION 21 March 2019 Guest post
2 comments
 
Are women really winning the gender pay battle?
Susan Smith reflects on the impressive line-up of inspiring women featuring in March's Third Force News and what it means for the sector
OPINION 18 March 2019 by Susan Smith
1 comment
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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