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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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Trust must pay £41k to chief executive sacked over opposition to gay marriage
Kenneth Ferguson was fired by the Robertson Trust in March 2020
NEWS 31 May 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Four Scots cities see low-emission zones come into effect
National shared transport charity Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) is planning community consultations.
NEWS 31 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Scotland could become "world leader" in animal welfare
"We are in absolutely no doubt that a radical shift in attitude is needed."
NEWS 31 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Stark warnings as new report shows people dying younger due to austerity
“This report highlights a crucial truth in the fight to solve poverty, government choices matter."
NEWS 31 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish aid worker warns of starvation in Africa as Ukraine war rages on
The 62-year-old will help Trόcaire tackle crippling food poverty in Zimbabwe.
NEWS 30 May 2022 by Niall Christie
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Young Enterprise Scotland unveils plans for volunteers’ mentoring qualification
The new Level 7 qualification in mentorship will be an expansion of YE Scotland’s Volunteer Gateway.
NEWS 30 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Experienced lawyer joins team of third sector specialists at Scots legal firm
This latest appointment follows a record number of internal promotions at Lindsays
NEWS 30 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Volunteers have helped save millions for struggling Scots
The monetary value of this contribution was found to amount to over £9.4million.
NEWS 29 May 2022 by Niall Christie
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National Epilepsy Week shines a light on Scots living with condition
Quarriers has been helping to raise awareness
NEWS 27 May 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Homelessness charity launches women's harm reduction app
The app came as a result of AND Digital’s Glasgow office, known as the Almeida Club, partnering with Simon Community Scotland. 
NEWS 27 May 2022 by Niall Christie
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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