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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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New report examines how kinder communities can be encouraged
The Carnegie UK Trust has worked with seven organisations to study kindness in Scotland
NEWS 26 July 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Rise in drug deaths a result of inequality created in 1980s
A new report from NHS Health Scotland and Glasgow University has revealed a 'delayed negative health impact'
NEWS 26 July 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Worrying numbers of primary kids being fed by foodbanks
​Increase in number of very young children relying on foodbank handouts
NEWS 26 July 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Chief Encounters: Kate Simpson
Kate Simpson, director of Neighbourhood Network, hates to see a messy sink but loves her freetime unplanned
FEATURE 25 July 2017 Guest post
 
Campaign to support musicians launched following Linkin Park singer’s death
A 24/7 helpline offering tailored support will be created in light of the death of Chester Bennington
NEWS 25 July 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
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
 
Survey reports significant drop in Capercaillie numbers
Just over 1000 of the rare birds remain in Scotland
NEWS 25 July 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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