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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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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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
Mural project aims to tackle offensive graffiti
With sectarian graffiti on the rise in Glasgow, a charity wants to get creative in tackling the issue
NEWS 7 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Parental substance misuse on the rise
The NSPCC has reported that the amount of people contacting it with concerns about parents misusing drugs and alcohol has increased by almost a third
NEWS 6 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Cases of child sexual abuse rise in Scotland
At least 13 cases every day reported to Police Scotland
NEWS 20 February 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Parents demand council nurseries stay open longer
Working parents aren't being offered flexibility
NEWS 19 February 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Anger over transgender education pack
An LGBT charity has deemed the guide, created by parents concerned about an increase in children being consider transgender, as dangerous
NEWS 15 February 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Rape campaign targets young men
We Can Stop It aims to educate those aged 18 to 35 that non-consensual sex is rape
NEWS 15 February 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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