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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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Elderly to shape Scotland’s social security system
Age Scotland is travelling the country to gather views on the latest powers that are coming to Scotland
NEWS 3 October 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Should boxing be banned?
POLL 3 October 2016 by Susan Smith
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Why it’s time to think (differently) or sink
​Theresa Shearer on what the Living Wage really means for the sector
OPINION 30 September 2016 Guest post
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Unions and charities unite over treatment of workers affected by dementia
Unions, charities and academics have united over treatment of workers affected by dementia
NEWS 30 September 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Charities convince first minister to listen to 1,000 care experienced young people
Nicola Sturgeon recently spent time speaking to those supported by Who Cares? Scotland
NEWS 30 September 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Perfect storm could sink charities as living wage kicks in
​Charities could go to the wall as they struggle to meet rising demand, lower income and a new pay stipulation
NEWS 30 September 2016 by Graham Martin
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Supermarket’s £150,000 donation to charity after schoolgirl with chronic bowel disease got in touch
Morrisons Foundation found out about Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity’s latest campaign from 13-year-old Jenny Cook. Charity says support is “remarkable".
NEWS 29 September 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Investigation into availability of support for young people with additional support needs
An investigation has been launched to help map out the availability of support for young people with additional support needs in Scotland
NEWS 28 September 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Chief Encounters: Tressa Burke
Tressa Burke, chief executive of Glasgow Disability Alliance, on the huge difference even a small charity can make
FEATURE 28 September 2016 by Alex Turnbull
 
Where the Engine Shed fit in
Marian MacDonald argues the demise of the Engine Shed means learning disabled adults are missing out on a tried and tested training ground for work
OPINION 27 September 2016 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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