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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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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
 
Social media sites blasted by charity over lack of age restriction enforcement
Childline is getting calls from children as young as 11 and 12 who have been bullied on social media sites
NEWS 15 March 2017 by Paul Cardwell
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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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Deadline set for First Minister mentor opportunity
Young women aged 18-23 have until 30 May to get their application in for the once in a lifetime opportunity
NEWS 14 March 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
Most councils failing on free childcare
Just four Scottish councils have reciprocal agreements with other local authorities to fund childcare
NEWS 13 March 2017 by Robert Armour
 
New children’s commissioner revealed
Family lawyer will replace Tam Baillie
NEWS 13 March 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Chief encounters: Dawn Fyfe
Chief encounters: Dawn Fyfe, SAY Women
FEATURE 10 March 2017 by TFN
 
£2 million boost for Scottish charities
​BBC Children in Need has announced the first of seven funding awards to be made this year
NEWS 10 March 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
Named person: Swinney must think again as the fight goes on
Lesley Scott says the fight against named person will continue - and the Scottish Government must come to its senses
OPINION 10 March 2017 Guest post
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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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