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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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Catholic priest backs same sex education
A Catholic priest has publicly supported the teaching of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues in all Scottish schools
NEWS 26 October 2017 by Rab Armour
 
CCTV should be installed in abattoirs to prevent abuse
Support is growing for CCTV to be introduced into abattoirs to prevent the abuse of animals
NEWS 26 October 2017 by Graham Martin
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Mental health results in mass job losses
Around 300,000 people in the UK are losing their jobs every year because of issues with mental health
NEWS 26 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Supporters urged to go the Extra Mile as Poppy Appeal launched
The theme of this year’s Poppy Appeal is #ExtraMile – with the charity looking to expand on its traditional fundraising activities
NEWS 26 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
From WWII refugee to modern day food hero
A WWII refugee who experienced hunger is the inspiration behind a charity making good use of food waste from shops
FEATURE 25 October 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Human rights and Hob Nobs: what motivates Amnesty’s Kate Nevens
What motivates Amnesty's Kate Nevens?
FEATURE 25 October 2017 by TFN
 
Charity holds trade talks with Ghanaian officials
Challenges Worldwide hopes to create further opportunities in the African country
NEWS 25 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Claimants tell TFN: DWP fit-for-work tests left us suicidal
​After exposing the humiliation of life on benefits through a series of articles, more claimants are telling TFN how the welfare system is failing
NEWS 25 October 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Community hub opens its doors this weekend
The St Andrews Men's Shed will allow volunteers to work on practical projects
NEWS 25 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Fracking ban hailed as victory by campaigners
Friends of the Earth Scotland has said the move ends any hopes of fracking across the country
NEWS 25 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
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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