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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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“Game-changer” policies needed to meet child poverty targets
New figures show 240,000 children are locked in poverty in Scotland.
NEWS 7 October 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Realistic images of knife crime
Two charities have teamed up to help increase support around knife crime for young people in Scotland
NEWS 7 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Hub aims to become centre of social enterprise in Scotland
Four organisations have teamed up to create a new initiative which aims to act as a one-stop-shop for social enterprises
NEWS 4 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
UK Government in refugee funding u-turn
A charity has hit out after being informed that funding to help refugees settle in the UK will cease in the event of a no-deal Brexit
NEWS 4 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
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No-deal Brexit could plunge 130,000 Scots into poverty
The Scottish Government has called for urgent action to help those likely to be hit by a no-deal Brexit
NEWS 3 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Scotland to pass historic ban on smacking
Vote today will make physical punishment of children illegal
NEWS 3 October 2019 by Rab Armour
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Forth Bridge ascent raises £137,000 for charity
More than 1,800 people took part in the fundraiser.
NEWS 2 October 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Guides step up fight against plastic pollution
Girlguiding members urge people to make a #PlasticPromise to curb single-use plastics.
NEWS 1 October 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Charity receives boost in hunger fight
Mary’s Meals will reach 12,796 more chronically hungry children with a life-changing meal every day after a donation from People's Postcode Lottery
NEWS 30 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
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
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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