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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, 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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Massive cash boost to promote walking and cycling projects
Projects across the country get cash to help Scots ditch the car
NEWS 18 May 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Chief encounters: Mary Allison on disappointing her 16-year-old self
Breast Cancer Care Now's director for Scotland likes fox cubs, coffee and churros and keeping focus on the people her charity serves
FEATURE 17 May 2017 by Alex Turnbull
 
Young people should limit time spent on social media
​Survey indicates young people may feel more depressed when they access social media
NEWS 17 May 2017 by Robert Armour
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Campaigners look to lodge rape clause legal challenge
A Scottish social enterprise has opened a crowdfunding campaign to pay for legal action
NEWS 17 May 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Cyber attack hero gives reward to charity
​Cash reward will be divided between charities and educational resources for IT security students.
NEWS 17 May 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Football legend to support Scots Street Soccer charity
Ferguson to attend event where he'll discuss leadership and success
NEWS 17 May 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Third sector tells Brussels: we need to be part of Europe
​Third sector join European networks to unite against Brexit
NEWS 17 May 2017 by Robert Armour
 
20 inspiring Scottish social entrepreneurs
Some of them have been around for decades, others are barely out of school, but TFN believes all 20 of these social entrepreneurs are truly inspiring
LIST 16 May 2017 by Susan Smith
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Five fabulous voluntourism opportunities
Book a few weeks volunteering abroad and change your life
LIST 16 May 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Charity slams McDonald’s for insensitive advert
​Bereavement charity hits out over dead dad advert
NEWS 16 May 2017 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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