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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.

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Communities need to be connected
Andy Milne, chief executive of Scotland's Independent Regeneration Network (Surf), sees grounds for optimism in MSPs report on Scotland's regeneration strategy
OPINION 27 February 2014 Guest post
 
Our greatest asset is our people
Michelle McCrindle, chief executive of Food Train, spoke at the Gathering, following Alex Salmond's speech on the third sector in an independent Scotland.
OPINION 27 February 2014 Guest post
 
My journey with Clore begins
Jane Bruce quit her job as director of Venture Scotland to become a Clore Social Leadership fellow. Her TFN blog follows her through the highs and lows.
OPINION 21 February 2014 Guest post
 
A small step can make a big difference
Jobs & Business Glasgow's Clare Ferry outlines just how valuable a board can be to a social enterprise
OPINION 18 February 2014 Guest post
 
Can we really change the world?
Kirstie Shirra, freelance writer and campaigner, and a director of Take One Action film festival on how to use our passion to change the world.
OPINION 18 February 2014 by Alex Turnbull
 
Compassion deficit in the welfare system
How rewarding can it be to watch a pensioner in tears or to hear your client say that he’s off home to think of ways to kill himself?
OPINION 18 February 2014 by Alex Turnbull
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Income growth is good news
An annual income rise of 6% in 2013 is good news for Scottish charities but professional fundraisers mustn't get complacent says David Cunningham
OPINION 18 February 2014 Guest post
 
Volunteering with the Dogs Trust
Pat Thornhill chats about the joys of volunteering with the Dogs Trust
OPINION 18 February 2014 Guest post
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Punching above its weight
Scotland’s third sector is a vibrant and diverse feature of Scotland’s economy, employing 138,000 and managing assets of £9 billion
OPINION 18 February 2014 Guest post
 
Putting your trust in trustees
Adrienne Airlie argues charities should respond to recent negative media coverage of the role of trustees with a robust approach to governance
OPINION 18 February 2014 by Alex Turnbull
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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