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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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Graphic RNLI advert showing what it’s like to drown given age 15 rating
Adverts, to be shown in cinema, as part of the charity's summer campaign are rated suitable for those only age 15 and above due to their chilling content
NEWS 10 July 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Humpback whale plays up for the camera in Scottish Loch
Marine charity says although it is a beautiful sight, the public should keep their distance
NEWS 9 July 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Bam-BOO! Hapless panda filmed giving himself a fright
​Edinburgh Zoo captures panda giving himself a fright on CCTV
NEWS 7 July 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Pride wars - rival event planned to counter commercialism
An alternative Pride event will take place in Glasgow this year – in an attempt to drag the celebration of LGBTI culture back to its roots
NEWS 7 July 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Up to £100 million needed to teach Scots digital skills
​Scotland's Digital Participation Leadership Group says over 20,000 charities and one in five adults in Scotland lack basic digital skills
NEWS 7 July 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Quarter of a million pounds for sports groups
Final round of Glasgow 2014 legacy fund awards made
NEWS 1 July 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
The latest #SocEntSummer chat on social media
TFN is celebrating social enterprises this summer, here's a roundup of some of the #SocEntSummer social media chat this week
LIST 1 July 2015 by Susan Smith
 
I’ve caught festival fever and I’m loving it!
At just 23 years old, Jasmine Fielding already sees herself as a veteran festival goer, most of which she's attended as a volunteer
FEATURE 1 July 2015 by TFN
 
Three days paid volunteering leave gets go ahead
New legislation gives ​employees the right to take three volunteering days a year
NEWS 29 June 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Massive support for animal circus ban
​Most Scots back a ban on wild animals being made to perform in circuses
NEWS 26 June 2015 by Robert Armour
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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