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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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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
 
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
 
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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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
 
Sexist Daily Mail puts young women off politics
Angry young members of Girlguiding Scotland have hit out at the Daily Mail for its "Legs-it" front page featuring Theresa May and Nicola Sturgeon
NEWS 28 March 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Swinney: Not all named person debate has been helpful
John Swinney explains why he believes having a named person for every child will improve family life in Scotland
OPINION 28 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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