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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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Giving Tuesday set to be ‘biggest and best yet’
Organisers say this year’s #givingtuesday will be the “biggest and best” yet as it emerged hundreds of charities had signed up to the global day of giving
NEWS 15 November 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
First Fiver campaign could raise £12m for good causes
Millions of pounds worth of new £5 notes have been donated to charities since coming into circulation in September, researchers say
NEWS 14 November 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
BBC accused of damaging Scotland’s Poppy Appeal
BBC Scotland has been accused of damaging this year’s Scottish Poppy Appeal by broadcasting an investigation into dodgy military charities
NEWS 9 November 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Cancer remains the public’s favourite charitable cause
Cancer continues to be the favourite charitable cause of the public, a survey has shown
NEWS 10 October 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
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
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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