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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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Scotland has more pandas than ME nurses
A charity has called for an increase in specialist support ahead of ME Awareness Day
NEWS 9 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Outrage as council charity sponsors arms fair
​World's fifth largest arms fair is sponsored by a council-run charity
NEWS 9 May 2018 by Rab Armour
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Parents demand inquiry into named person scheme
Campaigners say they have evidence of illegal data sharing
NEWS 9 May 2018 by Rab Armour
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Refugees get more support to come to Scotland
Fund will offer financial support before benefits are claimed
NEWS 9 May 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Time to end the Wild West Web to protect children
The NSPCC wants to see a new law created to ensure that social media companies crack down on grooming
NEWS 9 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Third sector finances finally exceed pre-recession levels
Third sector bodies warn new UK income figures mask the challenges facing small and medium sized organisation
NEWS 9 May 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Volunteering benefits are clear for Scouts helpers
The Scouts has reported an increase in volunteers, however those who take part said they can find it difficult to balance commitments with work
NEWS 9 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Chief encounters: Matt Gilbert-Straw of New Caledonian Woodlands
Chief encounters: Matt Gilbert-Straw of New Caledonian Woodlands
FEATURE 8 May 2018 by TFN
 
Charity aims to get people out and about to beat loneliness
Carr Gomm aims to bring communities together, starting with a fundraising campaign to get people moving
NEWS 8 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Energy giant challenges fracking ban
​Company says ban is illegal
NEWS 8 May 2018 by Rab Armour
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