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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

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.

 
People living with an incurable condition could have their lives devastated by losing out on a vital benefits payment

 
Former Dundee Utd player Jordan Moore (22) who twice battled skin-cancer during his career says he never once wore sun screen while training outside

 
Money raised from Tesco's 5p bag charge has been put towards charity Free Wheel North's cycling facilities

 
Murray Mcrae is offering free haircuts in return for a donation to charity – if you turn up in just your pants

 
As Scottish athletes celebrated a record-matching 13 medals at the Rio Olympics it emerged that almost three quarters had received support from a charity.

 
Tributes have been paid to disability campaigner and actor Lord Rix, who died on Saturday aged 92.

 
Cornerstone opens new offices

 
Elli Kontorravdis on the failings of the government's plan and what must be done to effectively tackle childhood obesity

 
Sharon McIntyre on how mentoring can change the lives of both the child and the mentor for the better