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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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There has to be a better way to run a charity
Susan Smith says charities struggling to stay afloat are in an abusive relationship with funders and stakeholders
OPINION 20 February 2019 by Susan Smith
 
Finding friends in the wilderness of third sector support
Anthea Coulter reflects on creating strong local collaborations during uncertain times for the Third Sector Interface Network
OPINION 19 February 2019 Guest post
 
Shamima Begum is a brainwashed child - and should be allowed to return
Robina Qureshi says Shamima Begum should be sent back to where she came from - the UK
OPINION 19 February 2019 Guest post
15 comments
 
Call for evidence – we need your help
Paul Bradley calls for organisations to work together to help achieve the Global Goals for Sustainable Development
OPINION 15 February 2019 Guest post
 
Taking part in employability programme changed my life
Yiorgis Perris reveals how learning the skills required for employment helped him to flourish in the workplace
OPINION 15 February 2019 Guest post
 
Poll: Do we need social media watchdog to protect kids?
POLL 15 February 2019 by TFN
1 comment
 
We are the vulnerable sector
Rhona Cunningham says community organisations’ very existences are at risk without reform
OPINION 14 February 2019 Guest post
 
A framework to innovate for the future
Innovating for the future
OPINION 12 February 2019 Guest post
 
I was a butcher, but saw more knives on the streets
John Young speaks to regular TFN blogger Dan Mushens about how life in Glasgow has changed
OPINION 12 February 2019 Guest post
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Investments needn’t be a minefield
Investments needn’t be a minefield
OPINION 12 February 2019 Guest post
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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