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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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Charities can’t afford to risk too much
Paula Karlsson explains why planning ahead and managing risk should be a significant function of any charity
OPINION 26 May 2014 Guest post
 
Putting feminism at the heart of governance
Shirley Otto explores what all charities can learn from a recent investigation of governance within feminist organisations
OPINION 26 May 2014 Guest post
 
We can create a fair and prosperous nation
John Downie believes the third sector will have a major role in creating a fair and prosperous nation whatever the outcome of the referendum
OPINION 23 May 2014 Guest post
 
The third sector is stronger as part of the UK
Melanie Ward works for a major international development charity and believes the third sector will be better off staying part of the United Kingdom
OPINION 16 May 2014 Guest post
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Running a charity is a stressful job
Jane Bruce feels as light as a feather after giving up her job as director of Venture Scotland
OPINION 7 May 2014 Guest post
 
Make 100 years count
Maureen O’Neill explains why a century after the start of the First World War, it is important to ensure a strong European Union
OPINION 5 May 2014 Guest post
 
Media message undermines Islamic charities
Dr Hany El-Banna argues that overemphasising the link between charities and extremism has a devastating impact on the vital work of Islamic charities
OPINION 2 May 2014 Guest post
 
The third sector can do better on human rights
Amanda Ariss argues that the third sector is failing to take the lead in promoting equality and human rights issues
OPINION 29 April 2014 Guest post
 
Backing independence for the greater good
Gavin Corbett hates kilts and doesn't vote SNP but here he explains why he's a proud member of Third Sector Yes
OPINION 28 April 2014 Guest post
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The referendum questions trustees need to ask
Debbie McIlwraith outlines some of the issues Scottish charities should be considering in the run up to the independence referendum vote in September
OPINION 28 April 2014 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.

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