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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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Chief encounters: Theatre should be for everyone
Rhona Matheson of Starcatchers explains her charity's latest project involves asking those who can afford theatre tickets to buy one for those who can't
NEWS 11 April 2017 Guest post
 
Record number of Scout volunteers is still not enough
Scouts Scotland has reported signing up a record number of adult volunteers but it urgently needs more as its popularity with kids soars
NEWS 11 April 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
A big step towards inclusive education, but the journey’s just beginning
Jan Savage welcomes a plan to create new education guidance to ensure pupils with learning disabilities are fully included in Scotland's schools
OPINION 10 April 2017 Guest post
 
Bank closures risks isolating society’s most vulnerable
​Leading charity urges banks to rethink closure policy
NEWS 7 April 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Outlander star signs up to the Kiltwalk
Scott Kyle is backing his friends - extras from the hit show - to complete the 23-mile fundraiser
NEWS 7 April 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
Tory and media Brexit rhetoric is toxic and chauvinistic
Jackie Brock calls out Theresa May on damaging and contradictory messages that are again excluding the UK’s children and young people from a major issue
OPINION 30 March 2017 Guest post
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We took the government to court so can you
Fraser Sutherland says taking the government to court is part of Scotland’s democracy growing up
OPINION 30 March 2017 Guest post
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Children and families will be victims of Brexit
Campaigners have spoken out about their dismay over the triggering of article 50 that will lead to the UK leaving the EU
NEWS 30 March 2017 by Susan Smith
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Humanist Society drops court action against Scottish Government
​The Scottish Government has issued new guidance to head teachers telling them to consider pupils' views when it comes to taking part in religious ceremonies
NEWS 30 March 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
Take That have a special message for Kiltwalkers
The pop trio are urging those taking part to never forget what they are walking for
NEWS 29 March 2017 by Paul Cardwell
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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