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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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A terrifying volunteering experience
Rebecca Curtis, fundraising officer for Lothian Autistic Society, likes to volunteer in her community – even if it freaks people out!
OPINION 12 June 2014 Guest post
 
Ride for peace: promoting understanding of Islam
​Muslim charity can't put a price tag on goodwill despite raising £100,000
FEATURE 10 June 2014 by Paul Cardwell
 
Comedian raises more than just a laugh
Donations total over £100,000 from comic encouraging audiences to give their change
NEWS 9 June 2014 by Paul Cardwell
 
Backchat: David Ewing, Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home
Most people find a dog or a cat at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home. But former volunteer, now centre manager David Ewing, found his wife and met a princess
OPINION 30 May 2014 Guest post
 
7 magnificently titled charity days that aren’t as weird as they sound
TFN has scoured the globe for seven of the more unusual awareness days that do their bit for a good cause
LIST 29 May 2014 by Paul Cardwell
 
The Bike Station on track with hit song
Move over Queen there is a new cycling song in town
NEWS 28 May 2014 by Paul Cardwell
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Behind the scenes: Can you go H2Only?
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution has launched its first national fundraising challenge
FEATURE 14 May 2014 by Paul Cardwell
 
Get involved in Mandela Day 2014
Charities can help Scots free themselves, free others and serve every day by carrying out voluntary work in memory of Nelson Mandela
NEWS 13 May 2014 by Paul Cardwell
 
Music charity strikes a chord at Scottish Parliament
​Scotland's only music therapy charity has been drumming up key support for its latest campaign
NEWS 7 May 2014 by Paul Cardwell
 
A sporting chance
​Getting youth into sport can enliven communities says Scott Greig
FEATURE 2 May 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.

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