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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Named person shouldn’t be paused: it must be scrapped
Lesley Scott says that even at the eleventh hour, named person legislation could still be stopped
OPINION 15 July 2016 Guest post
 
Prince Philip is guest of honour at his own awards ceremony
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is celebrating 60 years
NEWS 14 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
National charity’s new vice-chair is only 17
Young Scot appoints new board members
NEWS 13 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
How charities help offenders turn their lives around
Nearly 250 young people with previous convictions have been employed by charities across Scotland, through Community Jobs Scotland
NEWS 12 July 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Young social entrepreneurs time is now
​Lianne Noy explains how a 6-year-old boy's love of animals proves empowered young people can act as catalysts for change
OPINION 12 July 2016 Guest post
 
Charity uses Minecraft to keep kids safe
A charity has launched itself into the virtual world of Minecraft
NEWS 11 July 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Religious leader backs calls for LGBT lessons in schools
Rev Kelvin Holdsworth has given his backing to Time for Inclusive Education’s (TIE) campaign for teachers to be trained on how to discuss LGBT+ issues
NEWS 11 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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Increase Child Benefit or fund foodbanks?
POLL 8 July 2016 by Alex Turnbull
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Volunteer who really goes the extra mile named ChildLine volunteer of the year
ChildLine names Nick Brain its volunteer of the year for driving the 100 mile round trip from Arbroath to Aberdeen every week to make his shift
NEWS 8 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Charity awarded cash to combat effects of LGBT bullying
70% of LGB young people and 77% of transgender young people still experience bullying in school
NEWS 6 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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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