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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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Investing for your organisation’s future
Heather Lamont says cash in the bank isn't always a good thing for Scottish charities
OPINION 9 February 2015 Guest post
 
Worried about changing SORPs in 2015?
Adrienne Airlie examines the accounting changes charities face with SORPs 2015
OPINION 3 February 2015 Guest post
1 comment
 
Poll: are big charities bullies?
POLL 29 January 2015 by Susan Smith
6 comments
 
All is not fair in fundraising
Susan Smith says cancer charities shouldn't be fighting over a campaign idea even in the competitive world of professional fundraising
OPINION 29 January 2015 by Susan Smith
 
Relief for charities on new tax
Charities can breath a sigh of relief that the replacement of stamp duty won't result in big tax bills
OPINION 5 January 2015 Guest post
 
Blank page - what will 2015 bring?
Charlotte Bray believes charities don't have to throw out the old to bring in a fresh new year in 2015
OPINION 15 December 2014 by Charlotte Bray
1 comment
 
An expert’s guide to applying for funding
Sandra Hogg provides some hints and tips on attracting money to your cause
OPINION 25 November 2014 Guest post
 
TFN poll: should charities be banned from cold calling?
POLL 27 October 2014 by Graham Martin
5 comments
 
Innovation in fundraising is over-rated
Chair of the Institute of Fundraising Scotland John Brady says funding ideas don't always have to be brand new
OPINION 17 October 2014 Guest post
 
Great fundraising will remain regardless of referendum
Fraser Hughton outlines some of the challenges ahead for fundraising, but believes Scottish fundraisers will flourish regardless of the referendum
OPINION 24 July 2014 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.

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