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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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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
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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
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Poll: should the state pension age be raised to 75?
POLL 19 August 2019 by Graham Martin
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A price can’t be put on our FoI rights
Carole Ewart reacts to OSCR's proposals to end free FoI
OPINION 16 August 2019 Guest post
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Working with corporate partners
Andy Dey examines the key principles for entering into a corporate partnership
OPINION 14 August 2019 Guest post
 
Building a social enterprise and private sector alliance
Duncan Thorp examines the work going on to boost partnerships between social enterprises and the private sector
OPINION 6 August 2019 Guest post
 
The answer to Scotland’s drug crisis lies in its communities
Eddie Nisbet calls for support for social enterprises who are delivering local public health services to exorcise Scotland’s drug-related demons
OPINION 5 August 2019 Guest post
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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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