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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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Scottish lawyers back ban on smacking
The Law Society of Scotland has said children deserve the same protection as adults
NEWS 8 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Young mum gets new mentor – Scotland’s First Minister
The First Minister of Scotland has agreed to mentor the Charlotte Liddell over the course of a year
NEWS 8 August 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Family set up charity in memory of boy who donated organs
Finlay's Friends will provide comfort kits to families struck by medical emergency
NEWS 7 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Scots pupils to learn how to spot fake news
A new pack produced by Scottish charities will teach school pupils how to identify fake news
NEWS 7 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
 
Politician learns skills at Scout camp
John Swinney visited one of Scouts Scotland’s National Activity Centres at Meggernie
NEWS 7 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Young people to advise on climate change panel
Young people called upon to have their say on the future of Scotland’s environment
NEWS 4 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
 
The Gruffalo goes on safari for art charity
Author Julia Donaldson will present a special event at Blair Drummond Safari Park
NEWS 3 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Edinburgh children’s charity becomes partner of iconic Fringe venue
​The Gilded Balloon has named Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity as its first charity partner and is welcoming volunteers to help raise donations
NEWS 3 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
 
Foster carers win legal battle to be classed as employees
James and Christine Johnstone took Glasgow City Council to an employment tribunal
NEWS 3 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Dumfries family charity looking to expand further
One of Scotland’s largest social care charities is looking to recruit new foster carers for its Family Support Service in Dumfries
NEWS 3 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
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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