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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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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
 
£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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Chief encounters: Dawn Fyfe
Chief encounters: Dawn Fyfe, SAY Women
FEATURE 10 March 2017 by TFN
 
Half a million missing out on vital benefits
A range of charities are backing a campaign aimed at making sure people claim benefits
NEWS 7 March 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Named person laws are back on track
Much fought-over named person legislation will proceed in Scotland – despite a court setback
NEWS 7 March 2017 by Graham Martin
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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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