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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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Win for charities on lobbying law
Scottish charities have secured a significant victory in the fight to curb the worst excesses of legislation aimed at reigning in lobbying
NEWS 5 February 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Shetland social enterprise part of an international success story
Social Enterprise of the Year boss on the success of her company and its ethical model.
FEATURE 4 February 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Age UK comes out fighting in face of energy deal fury
A major UK charity has hit back over claims it has been promoting unfavourable gas and electricity deals in return for cash
NEWS 4 February 2016 by Graham Martin
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There is no such thing as one-size fits all in communications
Catherine Grinyer of Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) says charities need to view their audiences through a diversity and inclusion lens
OPINION 2 February 2016 Guest post
 
Social enterprises to compete for supermarket deal
Dragon’s Den style event could see eight Scottish social enterprises get coveted place’s on Asda’s shelves
NEWS 2 February 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Scottish charities to be more open with OSCR
A new approach from Scotland's charity regulator will see more information about charities available online for the public to see
NEWS 1 February 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Gruesome charity advert featuring disembodied heart is banned
The Crimestoppers advert was deemed likely to cause distress, particularly to children
NEWS 28 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
RNLI rescued over 1,000 people in Scotland last year
Storms and statistics – another lifesaving year for the RNLI in Scotland
NEWS 27 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
​Thrilling video shows daring RNLI rescues in Scotland
The RNLI has released a ​thrilling compilation video showing some of the 1,078 its volunteer crews risked their lives going to sea from Scotland in 2015
NEWS 27 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
50 Scottish charities to be given access to online assessment tool
The Association of Chief Officers of Scottish Voluntary Organisations (Acosvo) project has been awarded £358,810 from the Big Lottery Fund
NEWS 26 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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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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