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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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£8m boost for wellbeing projects across Scotland
More than 300 organisations across the country are delivering vital support to help communities cope with the pandemic
NEWS 22 May 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Voluntary sector coronavirus heroes
In the penultimate part of our feature, we highlight more staff and volunteers who are going the extra mile to help communities #NeverMoreNeeded
FEATURE 22 May 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Charities work together to help families
Barnardo’s Scotland and Action for Children have been supporting the most vulnerable during lockdown, but need funding to continue
NEWS 21 May 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
We need more acts of human kindness
Ian McLaughlan says our youth can help inspire a collective kindness in these straitened times
OPINION 21 May 2020 Guest post
 
Half of Scots feel lockdown has affected their wellbeing
The findings have been revealed in a survey ahead of this year's Virtual Big Lunch
NEWS 20 May 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Menthol cigarettes ban welcomed
The sale of mint flavoured tobacco is banned in the UK from today (Wed 20 May)
NEWS 20 May 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Sci-fi fans raise £300k for charity
This year's Capital Sci-Fi Con raised tens of thousands of pounds, as fundraising for CHAS hit a new milestone
NEWS 20 May 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Survey reveals impact of lockdown on girls and young women
A quarter of girls aged 11-14 said the lockdown was affecting their mental health.
NEWS 20 May 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Poll: should the schools go back before the summer holidays?
POLL 19 May 2020 by Graham Martin
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Just 1% of vulnerable children attending school hubs
Coalition warns of “lost generation” unless urgent action is taken.
NEWS 18 May 2020 by Gavin Stuart
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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