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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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Why I’m starring in M&S pink bra campaign
Lesley Stephen on why she's starring in pink bra campaign
OPINION 24 October 2017 by TFN
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Excitement mounts for Edinburgh sleep out
Event will raise awareness and cash city's homeless
NEWS 24 October 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Praise for transgender guidance issued by teachers’ union
Guide should support teachers make inclusive decisions
NEWS 23 October 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Toast To Absent Friends this November
Robert Peacock explains why he is taking part in the To Absent Friends a festival to celebrate remembering friends and family who have passed away
OPINION 23 October 2017 Guest post
 
Care abuse survivors encouraged to take part in consultation
The deadline for a study on child abuse is approaching
NEWS 23 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Care worker faces verbal abuse claims
Gary Towland will appear in front of a Scottish Social Services Council fitness to practise hearing next week
NEWS 23 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
National Befriending Week to tackle loneliness
Muriel Mowat explains why National Befriending Week, which begins on 1 November, is important to our national wellbeing
OPINION 23 October 2017 Guest post
 
New social media guidelines for care workers
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has published updated social media guidance
NEWS 23 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Christian charity rejects smacking ban
​Charity believes children should "not be spared the rod"
NEWS 23 October 2017 by Rab Armour
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Charities warn: deadliest winter is coming for homeless
​Agencies unite to voice stark warning to politicians
NEWS 23 October 2017 by Rab Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a special look at what it’s like to work in Scotland’s voluntary sector, featuring the results of in-depth research. It contains a wealth of advice and analysis from experts in their field.

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