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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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Scottish volunteer firefighter wins prestigious charity award
Cameron Carmichael is based at Kilmelford Community Fire Station in Argyll and Bute. 
NEWS 31 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
A day in the life of a Cyrenians mediator
For Family Mediation Week, Alan Jeffrey writes about what a typical day looks like as he supports families to reconnect, rebuild relationships, and avoid the causes and consequences of youth homelessness.
OPINION 30 January 2025 by Alan Jeffrey
 
Edinburgh aid charity expresses concern for worker held in Israeli prison
Mohammad el Sharif was taken by Israeli forces in Gaza City last year. 
NEWS 31 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Majority of Scots in favour of banning “conversion therapy”
New poll commissioned by equalities charity backs move. 
NEWS 29 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Former minister slams Scottish Government over care service debacle
Fromer health minister feels anger and is dispirited over loss of support
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Robert Armour
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Sector's sadness at National Care Service "mess"
Care bodies fear little will change as plans for care service are scrapped
NEWS 24 January 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Former PM celebrates Warm Welcome Week
He visited the Salvation Army’s Warm Welcome Space in Kirkcaldy
NEWS 24 January 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Forum to tackle loneliness launches
It will discuss practice, policy and research
NEWS 23 January 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Scottish LGBTQI+ becomes latest to leave Musk’s X site
Equality Network has explained the decision to its supporters
NEWS 22 January 2025 by Niall Christie
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Scots charity launches aid for Middle East appeal
Thousands are desitute in Gaza and the West Bank
NEWS 21 January 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Please have your say on Youth Work (Scotland) Bill proposal
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Debt charity's fears for 2025 as clients struggle with huge debts
Cost-of-living increases continue to hit struggling families
NEWS 21 January 2025 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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