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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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New era for Fife Gingerbread
The charity had been fighting for its future but is now planning to develop after securing a new home and appointing a new boss
NEWS 19 November 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Youngsters pledge to take on climate change
The #IWill4Nature campaign has called on Scottish councils to ensure that young people play a meaningful role in tackling the climate crisis
NEWS 19 November 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity launches Christmas appeal for Scotland’s children
Aberlour calls for “lifesaving” donations ahead of festive period.
NEWS 18 November 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Sexual exploitation on the rise in Scotland
Record numbers of young people sought counselling from Childline over the past year as a result of exploitation
NEWS 15 November 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Brownie gets supermarket to ban straws
A nine-year-old girl has managed to get her local Asda to stop using plastic straws
NEWS 15 November 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Ten parties consider Gorgie City Farm bid
A range of charities and commercial organisations are examining whether to take on the site of the former community farm
NEWS 15 November 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Broken benefits system drives record foodbank use
The UK’s broken benefits system is driving record numbers of people to use foodbanks
NEWS 14 November 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Social enterprises seal a makeover
The winners of the Brand for Good competition have been revealed
NEWS 14 November 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity marks 75 years of providing vital support
A special exhibition has been created to mark 75 years of One Parent Families Scotland
NEWS 12 November 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Battle to restore community farm continues
Former staff and volunteers of Gorgie City Farm are founding a not-for-profit group to ensure funds donated by the public are used appropriately
NEWS 12 November 2019 by Gareth Jones
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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