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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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Social investment fund will now cover even more of Scotland
Investing in Enterprise Fund extended into five new areas
NEWS 7 June 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Awakening 'sleepy trusts' to unlock millions for Scotland's charities
Dormant grant-givers have been identified - and work is underway to unearth their treasure
NEWS 7 June 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Social Enterprise Awards Scotland open applications for in-person awards
The awards, organised by Social Enterprise Scotland (SES), will celebrate the work of social enterprises.
NEWS 7 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Third sector leads Queen's Birthday Honours list
SallyAnn Kelly, chief executive of Aberlour Child Care Trust, has been given an OBE
NEWS 2 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
What next for Community Interest Companies?
Duncan Thorp says CICs and other social enterprises have a central role to play in driving a wellbeing economy
OPINION 2 June 2022 by Duncan Thorp
 
Volunteers’ Week: we need new blood - and a change in psyche - to support Scotland’s charities
Helen Kidd believes a blend of new blood and experience is key for Scotland’s third sector to navigate its new world.
OPINION 1 June 2022 by Helen Kidd
 
Voluntary sector body warns groups have been "overlooked" by Holyrood spending review
SCVO, which has a community of over 3,000 members, has criticised the Scottish Government for what it calls a half-hearted spending review
NEWS 1 June 2022 by Niall Christie
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Huge fine for care charity after woman drowns in bath
Richmond Fellowship Scotland was found guilty of a breach of health and safety legislation
NEWS 31 May 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Making a difference: why volunteering matters
RNIB Scotland volunteer tells of his experiences in giving time to charity
NEWS 31 May 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Trust must pay £41k to chief executive sacked over opposition to gay marriage
Kenneth Ferguson was fired by the Robertson Trust in March 2020
NEWS 31 May 2022 by Graham Martin
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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