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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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Child sex abuse reports hit record high
Charity calls for comprehensive national approach to prevention
NEWS 23 March 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
Young Scots set to take over parliament
Event gives young Scots their say on pressing issues affecting their lives
NEWS 22 March 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Scotland’s best youth workers and organisations named
The 10th National Youth Worker of the Year Awards recognised the remarkable youth work being done right across Scotland
NEWS 21 March 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
Employment boost for young Scots care leavers
Pilot project boosts employment prospects for young care leavers
NEWS 20 March 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Victory for campaigners after “historic” move to teach same sex education
​SNP conference rubber stamps same sex education in Scotland's schools
NEWS 20 March 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Scotland’s Polar Academy set its sights on growth with new appointments
Two business leaders and a prep-school headmaster have joined the board of the charity set up by polar explorer Craig Mathieson
NEWS 20 March 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Childline has made a smartphone app for young people
For Me has launched in the iOS app store with an android version due out soon
NEWS 16 March 2017 by Paul Cardwell
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How third sector jobs programme transforms lives
The success of the Community Jobs Scotland (CJS) programme in transforming lives was celebrated during a debate in the Scottish Parliament
NEWS 16 March 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Help close attainment gap for poorest children
Scotland's leading children's charities have urged new councillors to help them close Scotland's attainment gap
NEWS 15 March 2017 by Graham Martin
 
You can’t run a charity on good will alone
Active4All's demise is a lesson in how ideologically-driven social enterprises must also be backed up with competent business expertise
OPINION 15 March 2017 by Robert Armour
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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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