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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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Trainspotting author shows soft side at Leith youth group
Author Irvine Welsh looked delighted to meet staff and young people on a recent visit to Leith youth charity The Junction, which he is a patron of
NEWS 15 April 2016 by Susan Smith
 
We should all become champions of children’s rights
Jackie Brock says Scotland's children's sector has proven it is strong enough to influence parties ahead of the Scottish Parliament election
OPINION 14 April 2016 Guest post
 
Scouts is so popular it now has a massive waiting list
Over 3,100 young Scots want to join as volume of new members far exceeds new adult volunteers
NEWS 14 April 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Hackers access thousands of charity records in major security breach
More than 15,000 people registered on the National Childbirth Trust website have had their email addresses compromised
NEWS 11 April 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Child benefit increase could raise 30,000 out of poverty
​Raising child benefit amount could lift thousands out of poverty claims charity
NEWS 8 April 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Poll: do you support Named Person?
POLL 7 April 2016 by Graham Martin
81 comments
 
Chief Encounters: Rosi Prescott
Chief Encounters: Rosi Prescott
FEATURE 7 April 2016 by TFN
 
Named Person: nanny state or safety net?
TFN looks at the arguments for and against the Named Person policy
NEWS 7 April 2016 by Graham Martin
2 comments
 
Young Scots want more jobs and training
A national youth charity has released a manifesto calling for politicians to do more to support young people to find jobs and contribute to society
NEWS 5 April 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Nicola Sturgeon reveals new LGBT policies
The first minister has promised another "leap forward" for equality
NEWS 1 April 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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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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