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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.

 
The third sector’s economic contribution and development seems to be too often overlooked

 
Louise Smith tells how new regulations will affect changes to the accountability of Scots charities

 
Steve Plummer gives his view on what he sees as an ominous harbinger in Scottish social care

 
Derek Mitchell on how debt touches every aspect of our lives

 
Ensuring your organisation is prepared for a cyber attack is easier than you might think

 
Scotland’s 2021 AI strategy set a bold ambition, to become a leader in “trustworthy, ethical, and inclusive AI.”  What does this mean for social enterprises in Scotland? 

 
Citizens Advice Scotland's recent campaign on energy bills, Worried this Winter?, ended on Wednesday.

 
Our workforce makes a huge contribution across Scotland, offering a lifeline to people, families, and communities as the cost-of-living crisis bites. This lifeline shouldn’t need to be extended to voluntary sector staff. 

 

 
Increased demand must be met by increased funding, says Derek Mitchell