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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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Entrepreneurs sought for annual Good Ideas Academy
The Melting Pot is offering support to those looking to turn ideas into social enterprises, charities or campaigns
NEWS 25 July 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
250 volunteers sought to provide a friendship lifeline
Contact the Elderly wants to expand its service across Scotland to reach 1,000 older Scots at risk of loneliness
NEWS 25 July 2017 by Robert Armour
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Hollywood actor calls in at Edinburgh community organisations
Michael Sheen is visiting groups across the UK who work together to deliver a stronger social economy
NEWS 25 July 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Huge growth in youngsters seeking help over gender identity
Some youngsters are waiting over a year for an appointment at Scotland's only specialist gender clinic
NEWS 25 July 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Thousands turn to crisis grants as welfare cuts hit hard
​Figures show thousands turn to emergency support as welfare cuts get tighten
NEWS 25 July 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Survey reports significant drop in Capercaillie numbers
Just over 1000 of the rare birds remain in Scotland
NEWS 25 July 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Scots aid charity highlights plight of trafficked children
​Project aims ensure Scotland plays its part in combatting child trafficking in India
NEWS 25 July 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Scottish school pupils face mental health lottery
Almost two thirds of local authorities said they do not employ a mental health link worker, or hold no information on the role
NEWS 25 July 2017 by Gareth Jones
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Call for CCTV in abattoirs to protect animals from abuse
Animal rights groups are backing a petition calling for all slaughterhouses to have cameras to help prevent animal abuse
NEWS 24 July 2017 by Gareth Jones
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Blood donor rules still discriminate against gay men, say charities
Changes to the rules surrounding blood donations have been welcomed by the Equality Network but it says they still discriminate against gay men
NEWS 24 July 2017 by Gavin Stuart
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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