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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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Scottish charity marks 80 years
Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has released a video to kick off its celebrations
NEWS 30 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Time to end the physical punishment of children
Mary Glasgow says MSPs have the chance to take a momentous step by approving new legislation aimed at giving equal protection to children
OPINION 27 September 2019 Guest post
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Youngsters call for tougher action on climate change
A protest was held at the Scottish Parliament with young Scots saying politicians must go further if they are to take meaningful climate action
NEWS 27 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Action not words needed on climate change
Environmental campaigners have said the Scottish Government needs to back-up climate change targets with wide-ranging action
NEWS 26 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
£1m to fight Brexit food poverty
The Scottish Government has provided emergency funding to help those most at risk of hunger in the result of a no-deal Brexit
NEWS 25 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity helps schoolchildren enjoy the great outdoors
Trades House has given 160 pupils the opportunity to take part in three days of activities.
NEWS 25 September 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Comic book aims to tackle knife crime
A new resource for young people aims to get them talking about knife crime, as a prevention initiative marks 10 years
NEWS 25 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Campaigners claim victory as named person scheme dropped
Controversial scheme is dropped as campaign group claims its pressure made the Scottish Government rethink
NEWS 20 September 2019 by Robert Armour
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New funeral payment launched
A new benefit has been launched which aims to tackle funeral poverty in Scotland
NEWS 16 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Celebrities back storytelling campaign
Every Day’s a Story Day, has been created by the charity Early Years Scotland and will launch this weekend
NEWS 13 September 2019 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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