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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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Movie star puts on a terrible Scots accent for a good cause
Michael Douglas takes the micky out of Scots in a video message from California to encourage people to take part in the Edinburgh Kiltwalk
NEWS 5 September 2016 by Alex Turnbull
 
Job losses as children’s charity closes
65 staff from 4Children have been made redundant but majority of employees and services transferred to Action for Children
NEWS 1 September 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
An international perspective on Scotland’s youth work practices
Professor Shirley R Steinberg PhD, a Canadian academic, says Scotland is a great model for youth work in practice and the empowerment of young people.
OPINION 1 September 2016 Guest post
 
Former rugby star challenges Edinburgh Kiltwalkers to beat Glasgow
Graeme Morrison, who has 35 caps for the national team, is returning to Murrayfield as an ambassador for Kiltwalk
NEWS 30 August 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Nicola Sturgeon backs Girlguiding role model campaign
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is among the high-profile backers of a new campaign aiming to celebrate female role models
NEWS 29 August 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Save the Children launches emergency appeal to fund refugee rescue boat
A charity has launched an emergency appeal for £1m to help save the lives of refugee children in the Mediterranean.
NEWS 29 August 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Take part in SCCR’s National Survey 2016
​Diane Marr on the SCCR's new survey, the results of which will help determine the best ways it can work with young people struggling with family relationships
OPINION 25 August 2016 Guest post
 
Research is uncovering stark picture of education for pupils with a learning disability
Enable Scotland has released early results of a survey into the education of pupils with a learning disability - those interested can take part until 31 August
NEWS 25 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Charity signs deal with venture capital firm
The Winning Scotland Foundation has renewed its relationship with Scottish Equity Partners
NEWS 22 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Inclusive education backed at Glasgow Pride
Calls for action to tackle homophobia in Scotland’s schools have been backed by politicians
NEWS 22 August 2016 by Gavin Stuart
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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