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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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Charity treasurer faces jail for embezzling funds
Karen McCormack took £62,000 from from the South Glasgow Childcare Partnership Forum to fund her gambling habit
NEWS 13 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Inspiring youngsters urged to create positive disruption
The Hunter Foundation is offering £1,000 grants to Scotland's next generation of leaders
NEWS 13 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Teachers for pupils with support needs at an all time low
A coalition of charities says pupils who need extra help in the classroom are being failed and extra funded is desperately needed
NEWS 13 March 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Winter of discontent: snow is not fun for too many children
Rhona Cunningham reminds us that for thousands of children growing up in poverty, snow storms meant being cold and hungry
OPINION 13 March 2018 Guest post
 
Efforts made to save Scottish Youth Theatre
Grants for individual projects could be made to the charity, whilst the theatre is looking at whether government funding can be secured directly
NEWS 12 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Mosquito devices discriminate against youngsters
A study has found that the controversial devices have caused migraines and nausea for young people
NEWS 12 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Big Toddle to return after successful last outing
Last year's event raised more than £250,000 for Barnardo's, with events taking place across the UK
NEWS 9 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
I’m 99 but I’m not done with volunteering yet
As he advances towards his 100th year, Norman Hutchison isn't giving up volunteering yet
OPINION 9 March 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Citizen Girl: a movement to create political leaders of the future
Girlguiding Scotland and Women 50:50 have launched a new campaign to create a more equal future for girls and young women in Scotland.
NEWS 8 March 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Scottish youth project goes international
Junior Award Scheme for Schools volunteer Fraser Munro examines the scheme's Malaysian rollout
OPINION 8 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
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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