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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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Lottery fund cut would be a sharp bodyblow to charities
Andrew Findlay explains the impact of the Big Lottery Fund on the quality of life of people with learning disabilities in the Borders
OPINION 19 November 2015 Guest post
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Chief encounters: Michelle Ferguson on shopping and saving lives
St Andrews First Aid Training and Supplies boss Michelle Ferguson is leading one of Scotland's most profitable social businesses and loving it
FEATURE 17 November 2015 by TFN
 
New charity for prostitutes in Glasgow
Umbrella Lane has opened in direct response to statutory services that it believes increase the health and safety risks of prostitution
NEWS 17 November 2015 by Susan Smith
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Poll: who’s to blame for fuel poverty?
POLL 13 November 2015 by Robert Armour
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Charity worker licensed to kilt
Scots charity worker proved he really is dressed to kilt
NEWS 13 November 2015 by Graham Martin
 
£100,000 for disabled riding centre in Scotland
Scottish Charity Awards winner celebrates its latest success
NEWS 12 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
9 steps to an ethical Christmas
From cards to party dresses, food to trees find out how to ensure your Christmas makes a positive impact on the world
LIST 12 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Exclusive: the end of the road for Meals on Wheels?
The lifeline Meals on Wheels service could be on the verge of collapse – a victim of government and council cutbacks
NEWS 11 November 2015 by Graham Martin
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Autism need not be life limiting
As an ambassador for autism support groups, Kirsty McClean believes user-lead groups provide crucial help where mainstream services can't
OPINION 11 November 2015 Guest post
 
Young care worker puts personal tragedy behind him to be named Scotland’s rising star
Care worker Faisal has impressed the Princes Trust who believe he's one of Scotland's rising stars
NEWS 11 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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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