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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.

 
A light and sound show depicting the history of New Lanark on its own buildings makes its return to the town next month

 
19 organisations from across the country are set to benefit from the latest round of the Digital Participation Charter Fund

 
The crime writer wants to enshrine the right to a home into Scots Law.

 
The event is now open to under 18s and will see the youth programme taken to schools all across the country to educate young people on homelessness

 
Annie Gunner Logan looks at the unintended consequences of community empowerment, stemming from a lack of strong shared ambitions and clear vision

 
Following a successful Community Land Week, Lindsay Chalmers looks at how Scotland is undergoing a boom in community ownership

 
The SURF Awards highlight, celebrate and share the achievements of community projects

 
​Council has persistently failed to house homeless people despite 47 dying last year on its streets

 
The work of charity that helps Gurkhas who have settled in Scotland has been recognised

 
They are at risk of being evicted