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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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Funding confirmed for transgender charity
The National Lottery Community Fund has confirmed it will provide funding for Mermaids after carrying out a review
NEWS 25 February 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Call for a ban on booze adverts in sport
Young people exposed to alcohol marketing are more likely to start drinking, more likely to drink heavily and more likely to develop a problem
NEWS 22 February 2019 by Susan Smith
 
The needs of the care experienced are universal
Dr Rachel Happer on why the needs of those who have experienced care are universal
OPINION 22 February 2019 Guest post
 
Charities warn of a council funding catastrophe
A significant reduction in community funding in Edinburgh will affect thousands of families and could result in organisations closing
NEWS 19 February 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Period poverty more prevalent than previously thought
More women experience period poverty than previously thought
NEWS 19 February 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Charities urge backing for workplace parking charge
Green campaigners have urged support for the controversial Workplace Parking Levy
NEWS 15 February 2019 by Graham Martin
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Chefs join campaign to save charity
Martin Wishart and Tom Kitchen have launched a crowdfunder which aims to raise £50,000 to save Pilton Community Health Project
NEWS 15 February 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Sleepout this March in Edinburgh to help homeless
Hugely successful fundraiser wants more people to get involved
NEWS 15 February 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Poll: Do we need social media watchdog to protect kids?
POLL 15 February 2019 by TFN
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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
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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