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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Former SENScot staff members to take up four key roles at Social Enterprise Scotland
Kim Wallace, previously deputy director of SENScot, has been appointed as the new director of membership for SES.
NEWS 1 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Fund now open for social care groups
Closes 2 September this year
NEWS 1 July 2022 by Robert Armour
 
“We’re hear for you”: Samaritans urges people across Scotland to reach out
Samartians is highlighting the power of talking as part its Talk to Us awareness campaign.
NEWS 1 July 2022 by Niall Christie
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Scrap calorie labeling plans urges charity
Organisation fears calorie counting will affect people with eating disorders
NEWS 30 June 2022 by Robert Armour
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Scots urged to claim benefits they are owed as cost of living crisis rages on
Last year the Citizens Advice network in Scotland helped 171,000 people and unlocked £147million for them.
NEWS 30 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Data reveals huge impact retirees make on UK volunteering
Survey shows retired people are vital to the sector
NEWS 29 June 2022 by Robert Armour
 
National Care Service must see care homes removed from private companies
Under current Scottish Government plans, the proposed National Care Service would remain “ownership neutral”, embedding a role for the private sector in social care.
NEWS 29 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Campaigners warn Scotland is being "wallpapered" by alcohol adverts
Charity is urging Scottish Government to act
NEWS 28 June 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Scottish charity founder is a Community Hero
Louise Russell, who runs Give a Dog a Bone, has won the prestigious award for her work to combat loneliness
NEWS 24 June 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Edinburgh charity celebrates major refurb
Two years in the making
NEWS 24 June 2022 by Robert Armour
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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