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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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Nearly a quarter of 5-year-olds are overweight
Cancer Research Scotland is calling for drastic action to wean young children off crisps, chocolate and fizzy drinks
NEWS 12 December 2017 by Susan Smith
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New affordable homes launched in Highlands
Homes will be for social and mid-market rent
NEWS 12 December 2017 by Robert Armour
 
November wind powered Scotland
Turbines provided enough energy for more than three quarters of Scotland's demand last month
NEWS 12 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Tears of joy as scientists close to Huntington’s cure
​Breakthrough as new drug offers huge hope for patients with life shortening disease
NEWS 12 December 2017 by Robert Armour
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Summit tackles Scotland’s poverty premium
Scottish Parliament event will explore how to improve financial support services in Scotland's poorest communities
NEWS 12 December 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Youth project helps rural town to flourish
Zara Turner, of the Callander Youth Project, has been revealed as the 8000th person to have benefited from Community Jobs Scotland
NEWS 12 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Charities need to protect the vulnerable from predators
Advice is being given on safeguarding after recent incidents of alleged sexual assault
NEWS 11 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity patron faces drug charge
Actor Paul Brannigan has denied being involved in the production of cannabis
NEWS 11 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
OSCR probe into leading architecture body
The charity regulator has been contacted over concerns about transparency at the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland
NEWS 11 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
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Katie Hopkins hits out at Sleep in the Park
The controversial TV personality said that participants would be better taking up acting than spending a night on the street
NEWS 11 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
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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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