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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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11 of the most romantic places in Scotland
As Valentine’s Day approaches, TFN has teamed up with Historic Environment Scotland to bring you some suggestions for romantic days out with your loved one.
LIST 12 February 2017 by Paul Cardwell
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Council scraps privatisation plan in favour of charitable trust option
Stirling Council will no longer privatise its sports and leisure facilities and instead will set up a charitable trust
NEWS 10 February 2017 by Paul Cardwell
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English football clubs could learn from Scots teams on how to improve disability access at matches
Scottish disability campaigner Euan MacDonald issues his top tips as pressure on English clubs to improve their facilities heats up
NEWS 7 February 2017 by Paul Cardwell
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Unicef defends David Beckham
Charity says the global icon has generously given his money, time, energy and support
NEWS 7 February 2017 by Paul Cardwell
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Victory for Heroes Vodka after winning major Asda deal
A social enterprise which employs ex-service men and women has won a contract to supply its vodka to every Asda in the country
NEWS 7 February 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Top athletes become charity mentors but it’s not all about improving others at sport
With research showing that those who take part in sport do better in school, the Winning Scotland Foundation is hoping to inspire a generation
FEATURE 6 February 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
Cruel dog breeder handed 15 year ban for neglect
Animal welfare charity the Scottish SPCA's investigation found 36 breeding dogs and puppies being kept in "disgusting conditions"
NEWS 3 February 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
From prison to coaching for Celtic: how charities helped Patrick turn his life around
Celtic boss hears how third sector employment project transforms lives
NEWS 3 February 2017 by Graham Martin
 
First charities to be awarded volunteer charter mark announced
Glasgow’s Volunteering Charter was set up by Volunteer Glasgow following the 2014 Commonwealth Games
NEWS 27 January 2017 by Paul Cardwell
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National Trust pays respects to Tam Dalyell
A charity has paid respects to veteran Scottish politician Tam Dalyell, who passed away on Thursday
NEWS 27 January 2017 by Graham Martin
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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