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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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Safer internet use is an issue for the whole sector
Jess McBeath examines the issue of consent, the theme for this year's Safer Internet Day
OPINION 4 February 2019 Guest post
 
Poll: should workers have to pay to park at their workplace?
POLL 1 February 2019 by TFN
12 comments
 
Charities need support from local authorities, not just praise
John Downie responds to the news that Fife Gingerbread faces an uncertain future amidst funding cuts
OPINION 1 February 2019 Guest post
1 comment
 
Collaborations that drive inclusion in the digital age
Lucy Murdoch explains how third sector organisations globally and in Scotland are helping to create technological solutions to social issues
OPINION 31 January 2019 Guest post
1 comment
 
Would you pay 20p for a paper carrier bag?
POLL 28 January 2019 by Robert Armour
3 comments
 
Social enterprise innovation at The Gathering 2019
The Social Enterprise Exchange Marketplace will be at The Gathering 2019, showcasing a number of brilliant Scottish social enterprises
OPINION 28 January 2019 Guest post
 
The doctor said I’d be lucky to see 60. I’ll prove him wrong!
Nick McGill speaks about struggling with alcohol addiction for nearly forty years and how 2019 is going to be his year
OPINION 25 January 2019 Guest post
1 comment
 
Poll: amidst Brexit chaos, is it time for another indyref?
POLL 18 January 2019 by Graham Martin
46 comments
 
Making plans for the future isn’t for everyone, I choose to live day to day
Brian Johnstone talks about growing up in 1970s Glasgow, homelessness and how planning ahead isn’t always the road to recovery
OPINION 18 January 2019 Guest post
 
Setting goals for 2019
Regular TFN blogger Dan Mushens reveals both his personal and professional goals for the new year
OPINION 15 January 2019 by Gareth Jones
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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