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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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Chief encounters: Theatre should be for everyone
Rhona Matheson of Starcatchers explains her charity's latest project involves asking those who can afford theatre tickets to buy one for those who can't
NEWS 11 April 2017 Guest post
 
Record number of Scout volunteers is still not enough
Scouts Scotland has reported signing up a record number of adult volunteers but it urgently needs more as its popularity with kids soars
NEWS 11 April 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
Bank closures risks isolating society’s most vulnerable
​Leading charity urges banks to rethink closure policy
NEWS 7 April 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Outlander star signs up to the Kiltwalk
Scott Kyle is backing his friends - extras from the hit show - to complete the 23-mile fundraiser
NEWS 7 April 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
Children and families will be victims of Brexit
Campaigners have spoken out about their dismay over the triggering of article 50 that will lead to the UK leaving the EU
NEWS 30 March 2017 by Susan Smith
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Humanist Society drops court action against Scottish Government
​The Scottish Government has issued new guidance to head teachers telling them to consider pupils' views when it comes to taking part in religious ceremonies
NEWS 30 March 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
Take That have a special message for Kiltwalkers
The pop trio are urging those taking part to never forget what they are walking for
NEWS 29 March 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
Sexist Daily Mail puts young women off politics
Angry young members of Girlguiding Scotland have hit out at the Daily Mail for its "Legs-it" front page featuring Theresa May and Nicola Sturgeon
NEWS 28 March 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Scotland’s child refugee guardianship service sees demand go up
Scottish minister hails a charity-run service for unaccompanied child refugees as it sees demand double
NEWS 27 March 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Government unveils plan to meet 2020 childcare promise
The Scottish Government has revealed its 31 point plan to ensure it can fulfill its promise to provide 1140 hours of free early years childcare by 2020
NEWS 24 March 2017 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.

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