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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, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Charity thanks its volunteers for the crucial contribution they make
"Volunteers do not do what they do for recognition, but we think it is vital to highlight the work they do"
NEWS 4 June 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Volunteers' Week: 40 years of celebrating a vital force in our communities
“Volunteering is priceless but I think it is important to recognise that its estimated value to the Scottish economy is £2.3 billion.”
NEWS 4 June 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Scots parents tormented by the spectre of poverty and mental illness
Parents are finding it increasingly difficult to cope
NEWS 4 June 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Charities should unlock assets and reserves as billions estimated to be held
Charites should invest cash instead of letting it become stagnant
NEWS 3 June 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Charity launches own lottery
Chance to scoop £25,000 jackpot
NEWS 3 June 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Girlguiding volunteers find high levels of happiness
New research shows high happiness levels
NEWS 3 June 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Public wants to see more action on beaver reintroductions
Government agencies dragging their heels on restoring the keystone species, say campaigners
NEWS 31 May 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Research shows decline in volunteer recruitment as charities fail to invest
Organisations have failed to resource hiring volunteers
NEWS 31 May 2024 by Robert Armour
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Campaigners urge election candidates to back new vape laws
Industry is targeting young people
NEWS 31 May 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Stunning hostel reopens after refurbish
Set on the banks of Loch Lomond
NEWS 30 May 2024 by Robert Armour
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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