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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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Bookmakers failing to cough up for charity
High street chains are failing to give levels of donations earmarked for charity
NEWS 13 May 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Drinks deposit scheme introduced in Scotland
A 20p deposit will be added to cans and bottles in Scotland - which will be refunded if the items are returned after use
NEWS 9 May 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Campaigners welcome scrapping of air tax cuts
Environmental campaigners have welcomed a reversal over plans to reduce air tax amid climate change concerns
NEWS 8 May 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Scots to journey across the nation spreading community spirit
Two community minded Scots are getting their walking boots on as they aim to spread The Big Lunch message
NEWS 7 May 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Deacon Blue plan intimate charity gig
The Scottish stars are set to play a unique show to support social enterprise The Glad Cafe, which needs to find £40,000 for a new roof
NEWS 6 May 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Makeover for historic Poppy factory
Lady Haig's Poppy Factory in Edinburgh will close for around two years while major works take place
NEWS 23 April 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Commuters embrace charity challenge
The Sustrans’ Workplace Challenge aims to get workers to leave the car at home for the month of March
NEWS 5 April 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Credit union enters administration
Parkhead Credit Union has closed, with members assured their savings should be protected
NEWS 4 April 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Fight against throwaway culture
Plans for a Deposit Return Scheme for plastic bottles in Scotland are moving forward
NEWS 3 April 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Science festival boycotts oil companies
The Edinburgh International Science Festival will no longer accept financial support from oil and gas companies over climate change concerns
NEWS 3 April 2019 by Gareth Jones
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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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