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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Council scraps privatisation plan in favour of charitable trust option
Stirling Council will no longer privatise its sports and leisure facilities and instead will set up a charitable trust
NEWS 10 February 2017 by Paul Cardwell
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English football clubs could learn from Scots teams on how to improve disability access at matches
Scottish disability campaigner Euan MacDonald issues his top tips as pressure on English clubs to improve their facilities heats up
NEWS 7 February 2017 by Paul Cardwell
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Victory for Heroes Vodka after winning major Asda deal
A social enterprise which employs ex-service men and women has won a contract to supply its vodka to every Asda in the country
NEWS 7 February 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Unicef defends David Beckham
Charity says the global icon has generously given his money, time, energy and support
NEWS 7 February 2017 by Paul Cardwell
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Top athletes become charity mentors but it’s not all about improving others at sport
With research showing that those who take part in sport do better in school, the Winning Scotland Foundation is hoping to inspire a generation
FEATURE 6 February 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
Cruel dog breeder handed 15 year ban for neglect
Animal welfare charity the Scottish SPCA's investigation found 36 breeding dogs and puppies being kept in "disgusting conditions"
NEWS 3 February 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
From prison to coaching for Celtic: how charities helped Patrick turn his life around
Celtic boss hears how third sector employment project transforms lives
NEWS 3 February 2017 by Graham Martin
 
First charities to be awarded volunteer charter mark announced
Glasgow’s Volunteering Charter was set up by Volunteer Glasgow following the 2014 Commonwealth Games
NEWS 27 January 2017 by Paul Cardwell
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National Trust pays respects to Tam Dalyell
A charity has paid respects to veteran Scottish politician Tam Dalyell, who passed away on Thursday
NEWS 27 January 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Social enterprise pub launches new venture in Edinburgh
New menu offered by social enterprise pub group to train disadvantaged youngsters
NEWS 27 January 2017 by Robert Armour
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