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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Putting the questions that matter to Holyrood hopefuls
TFN's guide to charity election hustings
NEWS 2 March 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
New boss for dementia charity
Michelle Armstrong-Surgenor has been named as executive director of Playlist for Life
NEWS 2 March 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Survey reveals Scotland has united during Covid-19
The majority of Scots say public's response to the coronavirus crisis has shown the ‘unity of our society more than its divides’
NEWS 1 March 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Women's Aid considers legal action following council defunding
Charity believes North Lanarkshire Council's tender lacked scrutiny
NEWS 25 February 2021 by Robert Armour
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Partnership will fund vital cancer research
Worldwide Cancer Research has secured a £100,000 commitment to fund new cancer cures
NEWS 25 February 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
The Gathering – back in 2022
Alex Thomson reflects on the decision to delay the voluntary sector's premier event until next year
OPINION 24 February 2021 by Alex Thomson
 
Plans to help disabled children meet challenges of adult life move forward
Politicians will begin hearing evidence on the proposed new Disabled and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) Bill
NEWS 24 February 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Call to give third sector care workers £500 "thank you" payment
Care workers miss out
NEWS 24 February 2021 by Robert Armour
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Vital funding announced to improve long Covid care
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland and the Scottish Government will invest £760,000 to coordinate care for those with ongoing symptoms
NEWS 24 February 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Scots urged to help save lives as charity shop reopens
The Cancer Research shop in Lerwick is reopening and the charity hopes others will follow later in the spring
LIST 23 February 2021 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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