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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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Children’s commissioner considers welfare legal action
Scotland's children's commissioner has said that a complaint could be issued against Universal Credit
NEWS 4 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Millions of meals go straight to the bin
Top chef Gary Maclean has given his tips to avoid food waste this Christmas
NEWS 4 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
New Domestic Abuse Bill tackles controlling behaviour
The crackdown on domestic abuse is set to continue, a discussion event heard last week
NEWS 4 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Dads Rock gets Scottish Government lifeline
A £50,000 grant from the Scottish Government has temporarily saved the threatened Edinburgh charity from closure
NEWS 1 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Glasgow to be the best place in Europe for LGBTI+ people
A new agreement between Glasgow LGBTI third sector organisations and the city council aims to ensure Glasgow is an equality trailblazer
NEWS 1 December 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Schools could face equality inspections
Youngsters have set out a series of recommendations to help make Scotland a more inclusive place
NEWS 30 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Further delay for Named Person plans
Politicians have stressed the need for clear guidance to be provided to professionals who will be affected by the legislation
NEWS 30 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Family charity in closure threat
Dads Rock has launched an urgent appeal for support - with its funding due to dry up before Christmas
NEWS 28 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Campaign targets shocking levels of domestic abuse in Polish communities
Two thirds of women who seek refuge in Edinburgh because of domestic abuse are from a Polish background
NEWS 27 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity lottery raises £1m in first year
The Scottish Children's Lottery has supported more than 50 projects since it started
NEWS 27 November 2017 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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