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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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Charity worker’s milestone challenge
Lizzie McQuarrie is getting on her bike to mark both her, and Sense Scotland's, 35th birthday
NEWS 14 August 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Poem celebrates community in Scotland
Tuesday's session of the Scottish Parliament began with a poignant piece which draws on life in a community for people with disabilities
NEWS 14 August 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Scottish Charity Awards 2020 finalists revealed
More than 45 individuals and organisations from charities and voluntary groups across the country have been nominated for the awards on 25 September
NEWS 14 August 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity calls for uptake of overdose kits
A new report has found less than half of Scotland’s heroin users have access to Naloxone
NEWS 11 August 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Historic activity centre will not reopen
Girl Guides have been visiting Netherurd since the 1940s, but Covid-19 has meant the centre is no longer financially viable
NEWS 11 August 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Men struggling with mental health during lockdown
A survey for Samaritans revealed 42% have experienced symptoms including isolation and anxiety
NEWS 11 August 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Are you comfortable with schools reopening?
POLL 11 August 2020 by Gareth Jones
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Cancer Research UK calls on cyclists for latest fundraiser
The charity is urging people to get involved in its Cycle 300 challenge during September
NEWS 10 August 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Care organisations funding boost
New funding has been announced for organisations that support people with choices over their social care
NEWS 10 August 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Erskine receives grant for thermal imaging equipment
The technology will allow staff to monitor visitors for signs of coronavirus
NEWS 4 August 2020 by Gavin Stuart
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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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