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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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New third sector hub set to open
The Robertson Trust is entering the final stages of development of a new £5 million facility in Stirling
NEWS 26 June 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
#generationchange gives us all hope for now and the future
Jonathan Christie reflects on the recent Youth and Philanthropy (YPI) National Event, which was attended by more than 1,000 young people
OPINION 26 June 2019 Guest post
 
Funding remains biggest concern over short- and medium-term
A new report casts light on risks facing charities in the short, medium and long term.
NEWS 24 June 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Income on the up, but challenges ahead for charity sector
An annual study on the charity sector has revealed income rose for charities, but donations are falling and government grants stagnated
NEWS 21 June 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
OSCR apologises as complaint goes to parliament
OSCR makes apology as member of the public goes to Holyrood
NEWS 21 June 2019 by Robert Armour
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Councils “hiding” welfare fund - as they fear being swamped by desperate Scots
Councils are not advertising a fund to help the most vulnerable Scots – because they fear being swamped by applicants
NEWS 20 June 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Vigil will be held after Big Issue vendor is killed
A vigil will be held for popular Big Issue vendor Paul Kelly who died in a violent incident at the weekend
NEWS 20 June 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Social entrepreneurs set to flourish
The Young People Entrepreneurship Engagement Programme (YPEEP) aims to equip young people with the skills to build successful social enterprises
NEWS 20 June 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
GDPR putting women and children at risk, say charities
Police are unwilling to share information about perpetrators of domestic abuse, due to fears over data protection
NEWS 19 June 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Legacy giving on the up in Scotland
Charities are benefitting from almost £72 million a year through legacy gifts - with income in Scotland growing faster than other parts of the UK
NEWS 19 June 2019 by Gareth Jones
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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