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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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#nomakeupselfie: how to use social media to galvanise a community
In light of #nomakeupselfie, Javier Burón, chief executive of SocialBro, explains how charities can use social media to galvanise people into action.
OPINION 28 March 2014 Guest post
 
The bedroom tax continues to cause sleepless nights
Katrina Hamilton explains why Blackwood has set up a welfare reform project to provide peace of mind for both tenants and landlord
OPINION 28 March 2014 Guest post
 
What’s exciting about self-directed support?
Personal assistant Joanne Liversidge explains why she is excited about self-directed support.
OPINION 28 March 2014 Guest post
 
Another door opens for Caledonia Youth
Hawys Kilday is excited to be opening a new door at Caledonia Youth, which is closing its sexual health clinic after nearly half a century
OPINION 27 March 2014 Guest post
 
It’s important to listen to people living with dementia
Ellen Hudson, associate director at the Royal College of Nursing Scotland, on the You Can Make A Difference campaign
OPINION 27 March 2014 Guest post
 
Nurseries are subsidising free childcare
Private and voluntary sector nurseries are offering a public service and that should be funded properly says Purnima Tanuku
OPINION 27 March 2014 Guest post
 
Why youth work should campaign more
Dr Lisa Whittaker outlines some of the challenges facing the youth work sector over the next five years
OPINION 27 March 2014 by YouthLink Scotland
 
What’s behind the #nomakeupselfie?
The #nomakeupselfie rides the social media zeitgeist wave to perfection
OPINION 26 March 2014 by Susan Smith
 
Jane Bruce is learning to be 100% genuine
Jane Bruce is 100% genuine and accepting no imitations following her first Clore Social Leadership residential
OPINION 24 March 2014 Guest post
 
Meagre pickings for Scottish charities in Budget
Ruchir Shah explains the significance of the crumbs the chancellor offered to the Scottish charity sector in his recent budget
OPINION 24 March 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.

Read it here
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