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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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Glasgow welcomes refuweegees!
New charity sends out welcome packs to Syrian refugees arriving in Glasgow
NEWS 15 December 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Babies teaching school bullies a lesson
Study declares Action For Children Scotland's unique parent and baby classes a success in reducing aggression in school pupils
NEWS 14 December 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
The volunteer spirit of Christmas
The spirit of volunteering, just like Christmas, is giving and receiving, says George Thomson, chief executive of Volunteer Scotland
OPINION 10 December 2015 Guest post
 
Vulnerable kids benefit thanks to the human rights act
Alastair Pringle explains how human rights laws have helped improve the lives of some of Scotland's most vulnerable young people
OPINION 10 December 2015 Guest post
 
Children’s charities hail Scottish Parliament victory
New law means all prisoners will be asked for details of any dependent children they have
NEWS 9 December 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Charities call on MSPs to do the right thing ahead of debate
Charities want a legal requirement for the children of prisoners to be identified and offered support
NEWS 8 December 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Deadline looms for national youth worker awards
The closing date for nominations for the National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2016 is 17 December
NEWS 8 December 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Kirk registers more than 28,000 with Disclosure Scotland
The Church of Scotland has put 28,000 of its workers and volunteers through Protection of Vulnerable Groups checks
NEWS 7 December 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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First youth group joint conference a success
Sorcha Kennedy, of Scouts Scotland and Joe Monaghan, of The Boys’ Brigade explain the story behind youth group organisations conference #Strive15
OPINION 2 December 2015 Guest post
 
Radio 1 launches mass volunteering campaign
The BBC station is attempting to convince its listeners to donate one million hours of their time
NEWS 1 December 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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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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