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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.

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7 things ethical parents in central Scotland should know about
From real nappies to good-quality preowned toys and kids activities, central Scotland is packed full of social enterprises making family life better
LIST 4 August 2016 by Molly Millar
 
9 ways to spend £100 on a social enterprise
Jolene Campbell has been examining ways to spend £100 on a Scottish social enterprise in honour of TFN's Social Enterprise Summer campaign
LIST 3 August 2016 by Jolene Campbell
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Five Edinburgh Cafés With A Conscience
Lauren Ritchie has been out visiting Edinburgh social enterprise cafés for #SocEntSummer and here's her top five recommendations
LIST 25 July 2016 by Lauren Ritchie
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Five Glasgow Cafés With A Conscience
Lauren Ritchie has been out visiting Glasgow social enterprise cafés for #SocEntSummer and here's her top five recommendations
LIST 25 July 2016 by Lauren Ritchie
 
A rush of goodwill: 7 adventurous social enterprises
Living on the edge doesn't mean you have to let go of your principles. Here are seven social enterprises guaranteed to appeal to thrill seekers
LIST 22 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
The best volunteer holidays in Scotland and abroad
Paul Cardwell has selected some of the best long and short term volunteering opportunities in Scotland and further afield and they are all provided by charities
LIST 5 May 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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Hotels with a heart: social enterprise places to stay in Scotland
Fancy the ultimate ethical staycation? Why not visit one of these beautiful hotels and hostels that are run as not-for-profits for the greater good
LIST 2 May 2016 by Robert Armour
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Happy Birthday to charity patron HM The Queen
Charities who have the Queen as their patron wished her a Happy Birthday on Twitter with some lovely pictures of her charitable activities
LIST 21 April 2016 by Alex Turnbull
 
Campaigning Scots who shook the world
Inspired by the National Trust for Scotland, TFN has picked seven great campaigning Scots
LIST 12 April 2016 by Graham Martin
 
5 rights you should know if you rent your home
Complaints about dodgy landlords are increasing so Citizen’s Advice Scotland has published a guide revealing the five basic rights all landlords must observe
LIST 7 April 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.

Read it here
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