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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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Anti-teen mosquito device is slammed
The contraption, which emits a high frequency noise, has been fitted after complaints of youth disorder
NEWS 2 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
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Chief Encounters: Kathryn Welch on singing her way to the top
The interim chief of Voluntary Arts Scotland knows how creativity can enhance our lives
FEATURE 1 August 2017 by Alex Turnbull
 
Anger as Scottish Government leaves 130,000 disabled Scots at the mercy of PIP assessments
​New figures reveal 130,000 are still to be subjected to humiliating PIP assessments - but SNP won't halt them
NEWS 1 August 2017 by Robert Armour
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Concerns raised over armed forces charity
The Charity Commission is in contact with Forces Support Limited after governance issues were raised
NEWS 1 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
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Edinburgh conservationist receives Points of Light award
PM Theresa May has given a top volunteering award to Scottish conservationist Denis Mollison.​
NEWS 1 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
 
Empty homes costing councils dear
Councils should invest to bring more empty homes into use
NEWS 1 August 2017 by Robert Armour
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Kids Company bosses face lengthy ban on running a company
The Insolvency Service has begun proceedings against former directors of Kids Company, including Camila Batmanghelidjh and Alan Yentob
NEWS 1 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Foodbank charity chief steps down
Foodbank provider the Trussell Trust is looking for a new chief executive
NEWS 1 August 2017 by Graham Martin
 
How the Just Festival is changing mindsets
This year's Just Festival is the biggest yet with performances, theatre and events from across the globe
NEWS 1 August 2017 by Robert Armour
 
New boss for Victim Support Scotland
Victim Support Scotland has announced the appointment of Kate Wallace as the charity’s new chief executive
NEWS 1 August 2017 by Graham Martin
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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