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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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Chief Encounters: Kathryn Welch on singing her way to the top
The interim chief of Voluntary Arts Scotland knows how creativity can enhance our lives
FEATURE 1 August 2017 by Alex Turnbull
 
Call for urgent review of the Freedom of Information Scotland Act
Members of a new network dedicated to open government have highlighted concerns about legislation
NEWS 31 July 2017 by Gareth Jones
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Charity accountant admits embezzling hundreds of thousands
Lynn Taylor pleaded guilty at Edinburgh Sheriff Court to embezzling £220,000
NEWS 27 July 2017 by Gareth Jones
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Entrepreneurs sought for annual Good Ideas Academy
The Melting Pot is offering support to those looking to turn ideas into social enterprises, charities or campaigns
NEWS 25 July 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Hollywood actor calls in at Edinburgh community organisations
Michael Sheen is visiting groups across the UK who work together to deliver a stronger social economy
NEWS 25 July 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Survey reports significant drop in Capercaillie numbers
Just over 1000 of the rare birds remain in Scotland
NEWS 25 July 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Readers given chance to become part of the story
​Chance to appear in bestselling author's latest novel
NEWS 21 July 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Record number of parks win Green Flag Awards
A record number of Scottish parks have been presented with prestigious Green Flag Awards this year.
NEWS 17 July 2017 by Gavin Stuart
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Wind farms pose risk to tourism, say conservationists
Industrial development makes holidaymakers less likely to visit Scotland’s wild places, according to research for the John Muir Trust.
NEWS 17 July 2017 by Gavin Stuart
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Adventurers enter electric car in 10,000 mile rally
An Aberdeenshire couple are set to make history as the first people to enter an electric car in the 10,000 mile Mongol Rally.
NEWS 14 July 2017 by Gavin Stuart
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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