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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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Charity chief executive receives MBE after Covid support for people with sensory loss
She is honoured for leading charity's services to people with sensory loss during the coronavirus response
NEWS 1 July 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Former SENScot staff members to take up four key roles at Social Enterprise Scotland
Kim Wallace, previously deputy director of SENScot, has been appointed as the new director of membership for SES.
NEWS 1 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Band devotes concerts to veterans' community
Much needed fundraiser for ex-forces personnel
NEWS 1 July 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Fund now open for social care groups
Closes 2 September this year
NEWS 1 July 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Social Enterprise Scotland aims to become the single national voice for the sector 
The independent and membership-led organisation will act as a growing, strong and inclusive voice for social enterprises in Scotland. 
NEWS 1 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Arts fund closes as leading body grapples budget cuts
Organisation faces a £100,000 shortfall
NEWS 30 June 2022 by Robert Armour
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"A worrying picture": Concerns as UK charity donations drop
CAF estimates that the £10.7 billion was given across the UK during 2021, a substantial decrease from the £11.3billion given in 2020. 
NEWS 29 June 2022 by Niall Christie
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Data reveals huge impact retirees make on UK volunteering
Survey shows retired people are vital to the sector
NEWS 29 June 2022 by Robert Armour
 
National Care Service must see care homes removed from private companies
Under current Scottish Government plans, the proposed National Care Service would remain “ownership neutral”, embedding a role for the private sector in social care.
NEWS 29 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity Commission reviewing claims bags of cash handed to Prince Charles
Reports claim that The Prince of Wales Charitable Fund accepted around €3million from the former Prime Minister of Qatar between 2011 and 2015. 
NEWS 28 June 2022 by Niall Christie
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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