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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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100 volunteers wanted to mark milestone year
North east cancer charity launches volunteer drive
NEWS 5 July 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Life through a lens: a snapshot of mental health
Organisers reveal plans for this year’s Perth and Kinross Mental Health and Wellbeing Festival
NEWS 5 July 2022 by Graham Martin
 
UK Government faces criticism over human rights plans
A joint statement has made clear concerns about the implications of changes to legislation which would affect Scotland. 
NEWS 5 July 2022 by Niall Christie
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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
 
Fund now open for social care groups
Closes 2 September this year
NEWS 1 July 2022 by Robert Armour
 
“We’re hear for you”: Samaritans urges people across Scotland to reach out
Samartians is highlighting the power of talking as part its Talk to Us awareness campaign.
NEWS 1 July 2022 by Niall Christie
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Scrap calorie labeling plans urges charity
Organisation fears calorie counting will affect people with eating disorders
NEWS 30 June 2022 by Robert Armour
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Scots urged to claim benefits they are owed as cost of living crisis rages on
Last year the Citizens Advice network in Scotland helped 171,000 people and unlocked £147million for them.
NEWS 30 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
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
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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