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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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Raising age of criminal responsibility is only the first step
Juliet Harris, director of Together, analyses the decision to raise the minimum age children can be convicted of a crime
OPINION 19 March 2018 Guest post
 
Poll: should greyhound racing be banned?
POLL 16 March 2018 by Graham Martin
102 comments
 
To notify or not to notify: that is the question!
Lianne Lodge looks at Notifiable Events and what they mean for charities
OPINION 15 March 2018 Guest post
 
By working together we will shape a fairer welfare system
​Jeane Freeman, Scotland's social security minister, gives a progress report on how Scotland's bold new system is shaping up
OPINION 14 March 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Not waving but drowning: so who’s to blame?
Robert Armour questions whether blame for a housing association's continued governance woes should be placed at the door of those running it
OPINION 14 March 2018 by Rab Armour
1 comment
 
Suicide prevention plan needs local and national leadership
James Jopling, executive director for Scotland at Samaritans, expresses disappointment at the development of the national plan
OPINION 13 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Winter of discontent: snow is not fun for too many children
Rhona Cunningham reminds us that for thousands of children growing up in poverty, snow storms meant being cold and hungry
OPINION 13 March 2018 Guest post
 
Youth theatre saved me - now we must save it
Blythe Duff's impassioned plea to save Scottish Youth Theatre
OPINION 13 March 2018 Guest post
 
I’m 99 but I’m not done with volunteering yet
As he advances towards his 100th year, Norman Hutchison isn't giving up volunteering yet
OPINION 9 March 2018 by Rab Armour
 
When it comes to self harm, #TalkingIsHarmless
Penumbra's Robin Murphy reflects on Self Harm Awareness Day, and looks at what can be done to help prevent people from harming
OPINION 9 March 2018 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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