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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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Buffer zones consultation opens
The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Scotland Bill, would make it an offence to behave in certain ways within a safe access zone.
NEWS 27 October 2023 by Niall Christie
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Sleep Scotland rebrands to Sleep Action 
Sleep Action has evolved from a modest organisation in Edinburgh into a nationwide and cross-border service.
NEWS 26 October 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Commission launches spotlight focus on human rights across Highlands and Islands
The commission is mandated by an Act of Parliament to monitor human rights in Scotland. 
NEWS 24 October 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Extreme poverty now the new normal
Research shows material harship is no longer a rarity
NEWS 24 October 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Bield strengthens board with appointment of new chair
Paul Edie was formally elected at Bield’s AGM in September, “strengthening” its governance team. 
NEWS 23 October 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Former charity CEO to stand trial on fraud charge
Trial is set for next year
NEWS 23 October 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Cancer survivor Shannon fronts major charity campaign
Scots mum chosen to launch Stand Up To Cancer
NEWS 19 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
New premises needed as demand for emergency food surges
As winter closes in the charity fears it can't meet demand
NEWS 19 October 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Homeless losing their best friends due to restrictive housing policies
Call for pet-friendly policies
NEWS 19 October 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Co-designing the National Care Service: aspiration rather than reality?
Sara Redmond says progress on the NCS should not be lost to expediency and fear of sharing power
OPINION 19 October 2023 by Sara Redmond
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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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