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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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LGBT charity hits out at Tory ministers “interference” in Gender Reform Bill
Stonewall Scotland raised concerns about reported attempts to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.
NEWS 9 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Turning Point Scotland forced to pay out after employment tribunal
Claimant "suffered emotional distress" over her treatment by the charity. 
NEWS 9 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Benefit increase wiped out by cost of living
Thousand won't see the benefits of extra cash
NEWS 9 January 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Former charity CEO to join social enterprise team
Brian has been the CEO of Age Scotland for over a decade.
NEWS 9 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish care charity appoints new chief executive
Jim Kane will take over as CEO at Community Integrated Care.
NEWS 5 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Which Scots charity workers and volunteers got gongs in the King's New Year's Honours list?
Third sector and civil society stalwarts rewarded for their selfless dedication
NEWS 4 January 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Scottish charities demand braille inclusion on food labelling
Currently, braille labelling is only required for medicines, meaning braille users are not able to identify the food products they wish to purchase and use. 
NEWS 4 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity launches its 30th Race for Life
Anyone who joins this January can claim 50% off the entry fee
NEWS 4 January 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Charities welcome passing of gender recognition reform
The Scottish Government consulted publicly on the proposals in 2017, then published the bill and consulted again in 2019.
NEWS 22 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Soaring fuel bills will capsize charities helping the most vulnerable
Calls for targeted support for charities when energy relief scheme ends
NEWS 21 December 2022 by Graham Martin
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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