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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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Chief encounters: volunteering changed Jason Schroeder’s life
The chairman of the Scottish Men's Sheds Association doesn't own a shed and asks why anyone would when a community one is much more fun
FEATURE 21 July 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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Alternative pride does U-turn on drag act ban
​Social media storm forces organisers into reversing its ban on drag acts at this year's event
NEWS 21 July 2015 by Rab Armour
 
Beaver kit captured on film in Scotland
The Scottish Beaver Trial has released a video of one of its newest babies
NEWS 17 July 2015 by Susan Smith
 
Ospreys survive T In The Park festivities
Conservationists have praised T In The Park organisers for taking steps to avoid disturbance to a pair of nesting ospreys
NEWS 14 July 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Naughty but nice social businesses
Och, they're not really naughty at all - here's our list of slightly sinful social enterprises that are actually good for the soul
LIST 13 July 2015 by Susan Smith
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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 Rab 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
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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