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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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Worried parents seek support from helpline
ParentLine Scotland has reported an increase in calls, with many parents concerned about the safety and wellbeing of their children
NEWS 14 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Ten Scottish hostels for a super staycation
Today's hostels are a far cry from the cold and comfortless bunkhouses of old, we've found 10 of the best for those looking for an ethical staycation
LIST 13 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Chief Encounters: Bill Maitland
​Bill Maitland, director of Greengrow, an Inverness-based woodland preservation group, would hate to meet his 16 year-old "surly" self.
FEATURE 13 March 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Teachers for pupils with support needs at an all time low
A coalition of charities says pupils who need extra help in the classroom are being failed and extra funded is desperately needed
NEWS 13 March 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Scots charities fear multi-million UK government cash grab
Ministers are warned they must return good cause cash and protect future schemes
NEWS 13 March 2018 by Rab Armour
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Scots still not being given control over care options
An update on projects which are working to implement Self Directed Support has shown that the project is continuing to stall
NEWS 13 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
You smoke, they choke: don’t light up in front of pets
A campaign is urging smokers to stop lighting up around their pets – because the toxic fumes could kill or harm them
NEWS 13 March 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Charity treasurer faces jail for embezzling funds
Karen McCormack took £62,000 from from the South Glasgow Childcare Partnership Forum to fund her gambling habit
NEWS 13 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Equality campaign could cost city council £1 billion
Pension rights should be include campaigners claim
NEWS 13 March 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Iconic community hub faces funding crisis
Community now has to rethink best way forward after devastating funding blow
NEWS 13 March 2018 by Rab 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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