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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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Is a year a tough enough jail sentence for animal abuse?
POLL 31 August 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Obituary: community activist and nature lover David Paterson
Sally Hall pays tribute to the founder of Avondale Community Beekeepers, who passed last week
OPINION 28 August 2017 Guest post
8 comments
 
National Museum of Scotland launches contactless donations
​Robert Cawston discusses the new method of making contactless donations at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh
OPINION 3 August 2017 Guest post
 
We give new Scots a warm welcome to life in Edinburgh
Alex Whitteker has only been in Edinburgh a couple of years himself, but he's determined to make other newcomers feel welcome
OPINION 20 June 2017 Guest post
 
Micro-volunteering – to fit with the busy 21st century life
Eve Smith explains how even the busiest people can fit in a five-minute micro-volunteering stint
OPINION 5 June 2017 Guest post
1 comment
 
Vote to protect creative community expression
Jemma Neville explains why the results of the UK general election could have a major impact on voluntary and community arts in Scotland
OPINION 8 May 2017 by Alex Turnbull
 
Poll: should wolves be reintroduced to Scotland?
POLL 30 March 2017 by Graham Martin
4 comments
 
Kirk calls on Westminster to agree to independence referendum
Rev Dr Richard Frazer says the Church of Scotland remain neutral out the outcome but believes it is right to have a second independence referendum
OPINION 14 March 2017 Guest post
 
Is IndyRef2 a good idea?
POLL 14 March 2017 by Alex Turnbull
14 comments
 
Disabled Access Day is back and it’s bigger than ever
Emily Yates of the Disabled Access Day organising team is looking forward to this year's event which takes place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday this weekend
OPINION 9 March 2017 Guest post
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.

Read it here
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