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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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Taking part in employability programme changed my life
Yiorgis Perris reveals how learning the skills required for employment helped him to flourish in the workplace
OPINION 15 February 2019 Guest post
 
Sleepout this March in Edinburgh to help homeless
Hugely successful fundraiser wants more people to get involved
NEWS 15 February 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Care home couple share successful relationship tips
Pauline and Sam Wyllie tied the knot at a charity's retirement facility in Dundee last summer
NEWS 14 February 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity to provide carer support
Hearts and Minds has secured funding to help unpaid carers provide support to those with chronic illnesses
NEWS 13 February 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Council first to give domestic abuse victims paid leave
Up to 10 days paid leave will be offered
NEWS 13 February 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Council to take over Legacy Hub
Glasgow City Council is set to take control of the Dalmarnock facility after charity the People's Development Trust collapsed
NEWS 13 February 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
£1.4m National Lottery boost gives older Scots a new lease of life
National Lottery Community Fund gives out 16 grants to older people's groups across Scotland
NEWS 12 February 2019 by Susan Smith
 
Call for social media watchdog to protect children
Most adults back a children charity's call to create a regulator to enforce social media firms to protect children from dangerous content
NEWS 12 February 2019 by Susan Smith
 
Record-breaking year for lifesaving charity
A first aid charity provided support at 2,000 events across Scotland in 2018, with volunteers giving up thousands of hours of their time
NEWS 12 February 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
I was a butcher, but saw more knives on the streets
John Young speaks to regular TFN blogger Dan Mushens about how life in Glasgow has changed
OPINION 12 February 2019 Guest post
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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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