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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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More time off needed for volunteers says charity
​Businesses need to give more time off to encourage staff to volunteer for causes
NEWS 2 June 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Festival celebrates refugees’ contribution to Scotland
Refugee Festival Scotland is back for its fifteenth year, with a packed programme of events across Edinburgh
NEWS 28 May 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Art trail is named Scotland’s top amateur art group
Kirkcudbright Art and Crafts Trail scoops Epic Award title
NEWS 25 May 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Chocolatier has a light bulb moment for NTS
Thornton's plastic bag cash is helping the National Trust for Scotland save energy and protect its exhibits
NEWS 22 May 2015 by Susan Smith
 
Helping grassroots sports clubs grow
A new online resource from Join In will provide advice to grassroots sports clubs across the UK
NEWS 21 May 2015 by Susan Smith
 
St Abbs RNLI lifeboat station to close
Closure of historic St Abbs station could result in lost lives at sea warns volunteer
NEWS 13 May 2015 by Robert Armour
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Animal groups round on Bear Grylls over animal slaughter
Animal charities have accused TV survival expert Bear Grylls of encouraging the killing of animals to boost ratings for his current show
NEWS 13 May 2015 by Graham Martin
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Sports bodies sign equality charter
Charter to include and involve more LGBT people in Scottish sport
NEWS 7 May 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Sea-sick businessman leaves rare Ferraris to charity
Cars expected to fetch over £8m at auction
NEWS 7 May 2015 by Robert Armour
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Epic night lies ahead for seven magnificent charities
The finalists of the 2015 Epic Awards have been revealed
NEWS 30 April 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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