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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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Top tips for charity fundraising
With some of the brightest and best fundraisers gathered at the Fundraising Scotland conference we got them to share their top tips to pass on to you
LIST 6 October 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Fundraising: time for a legal health check?
Daradjeet Jagpal says charities must be aware of new recommendations around donor consent
OPINION 4 October 2016 Guest post
 
Donor’s rights are just as important as charities’ right to fundraise
A new ethical theory finds the need for a greater balance between the right of donors not to be badgered and the right of charities to fundraise
NEWS 26 September 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Charities compete for foundation’s cash
​£30,000 up for grabs at ScottishPower Foundation Awards
NEWS 14 September 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
More of us are leaving a donation to charity in our wills than ever before
Charitable legacies estimated to be worth around £2.5 billion
NEWS 12 September 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Carrier bag charge boosts social investment charity
A leading provider of responsible finance has recorded a strong year of growth thanks to the charge on carrier bags
NEWS 29 August 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Dream Fund worth £2.5m is seeking applications from charities
​Partnerships of charities and community groups are being urged to apply for a grant of up to £1 million to finance their ultimate project
NEWS 15 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
More money than ever before donated to charity foundation
Charities Aid Foundation received over £500 million in charity donations last year
NEWS 12 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Big Lottery Fund risks being too close to government
The Big Lottery Fund risks becoming too closely tied to UK Government policy under proposed new directions, NCVO has warned
NEWS 9 August 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Oxfam provides aid for record numbers, report finds
Oxfam provided emergency aid to more people than ever before during 2015/16, according to the charity’s annual report.
NEWS 3 August 2016 by Gavin Stuart
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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