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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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Public don’t want charities to keep cash in reserve
​More than a year's reserves deemed excessive, survey shows
NEWS 2 June 2015 by Robert Armour
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The secrets of Wikipedia unveiled
The latest Be Good Be Social in Edinburgh heard how charities can use Wikimedia to help promote their cause
NEWS 2 June 2015 by Susan Smith
 
Poll: is opposition to private school charity status class envy?
POLL 28 May 2015 by Susan Smith
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Why private schools charity status should be reviewed
Felix Spittal explains why SCVO recently called for a review of charity law, including the charitable status of private schools
OPINION 28 May 2015 Guest post
 
The magnificent seven: up and coming social enterprises
Seven of Scotland's up and coming social enterprises have won funding and support from Firstport's LaunchMe programme
NEWS 28 May 2015 by Susan Smith
 
Goodmovers | Who is moving where in the voluntary sector | 27 May 2015
Find out who has been appointed to fill some of the biggest roles in the third sector. Email details of your new starts to [email protected]
FEATURE 27 May 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Charities could be missing out on millions from online donations
​Only 20% of charities are able to accept online donations
NEWS 27 May 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
FRSB releases details of Olive Cooke probe
The UK's fundraising regulator will investigate over 300 complaints made in relation to the death of 92-year-old poppy seller Olive Cooke
NEWS 27 May 2015 by Susan Smith
 
Private schools should not be charities, says SCVO
Scottish charity law should be reviewed in light of the private school problem, membership body SCVO tells the charity regulator
NEWS 27 May 2015 by Susan Smith
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Glasgow’s third sector is showing signs of struggling
Demand for services is up despite funding drop and staff report stress and work overloads
NEWS 26 May 2015 by Paul Cardwell
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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