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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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Funding boost to protect environment around Fairy Pools
A new footpath at the attraction on Skye is being funded by the People’s Postcode Lottery.
NEWS 19 February 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Voluntary sector is key to transforming Scotland into a happier country
Scotland’s progress must be measured through a growth in the wellbeing and happiness of its people, first minister tells The Gathering
NEWS 19 February 2020 by Graham Martin
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Tory immigration policies are “offensive and disastrous”
UK government immigration policies have been savaged as being both “offensive and disastrous”, first minister tells The Gathering
NEWS 19 February 2020 by Graham Martin
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Sector can help Scotland walk to health
Paths for All is hoping the voluntary sector can lead the way in helping workplaces become more active
NEWS 19 February 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
All set for The Gathering
Thousands of representatives from Scotland's voluntary sector will descend on the SEC this week
NEWS 18 February 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity launches new social enterprise
One Parent Families Scotland has supported its flexible childcare service to become a separate non-profit childcare company
NEWS 18 February 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
LGBTI charity airs frustration over funding delay
The TIE Campaign has said it can't commit to taking on more work until a decision is made over core funding
NEWS 18 February 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Pledge to ensure historic steamship stays afloat
The 120 year old steamship that sails on Loch Katrine in the Trossachs has been taken out of service due to serious cracks being found in its boilers
NEWS 18 February 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Barnardo’s: Teachers need better mental health support
The charity is calling for supervision to be put in place in Scotland’s schools.
NEWS 17 February 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Breakthrough for charity-funded cancer researchers
Study finds evidence to suggest statins could lower risk of ovarian cancer.
NEWS 17 February 2020 by Gavin Stuart
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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