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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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TFN poll: should school pupils be made to attend religious services?
POLL 13 September 2016 by Graham Martin
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Dungavel’s demise is welcome - but now we must stop its replacement
Robina Qureshi says Dungavel Detention Centre was basically a jail and its proposed replacement could be worse
OPINION 12 September 2016 Guest post
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Homelessness is far from fixed in Scotland
Graeme Brown says with 5,000 children waking up each day without a permanent home, much more needs to be done to tackle homelessness in Scotland
OPINION 12 September 2016 Guest post
 
Scottish Government in court over religion in schools
Scotland's government may be acting illegally by not giving young people the right to opt out of religious observance at school
NEWS 12 September 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Homelessness charity in spare rooms call
Glaswegians are being urged to offer their spare rooms to young people on the verge of homelessness.
NEWS 12 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
May announces review of public school charity rules
Private schools in England and Wales must do more to support children from less-privileged backgrounds or risk losing charitable status
NEWS 12 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Renewed call for LGBT education in schools to be made mandatory
Teachers demand more training as researchers report pupils attempting to commit suicide and self-harm over LGBT bullying
NEWS 12 September 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Edinburgh social enterprise closes its doors forever
It was once one of Scotland's most successful social enterprises, but the Engine Shed has now decided to permanently close
NEWS 9 September 2016 by Susan Smith
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Mhairi Black stars in film demanding inclusive LGBT education
Politicians join campaigners and film-makers as they attend a private screening of films highlighting LGBT issues in Scotland
NEWS 6 September 2016 by Graham Martin
 
More support for people experiencing domestic abuse
Scottish Women's Aid has launched a new 24 hour support service and helpline for people experiencing domestic abuse or forced marriage
NEWS 5 September 2016 by Susan Smith
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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