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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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Fundraiser hits £25,000 following policeman’s death
PC Andrew Harper, who was killed last week, had planned to undertake a gruelling challenge for charity.
NEWS 20 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Charity given new flat for families of children with cancer
Calum’s Cabin will be able to support more families thanks to a donation from the STV Children's Appeal.
NEWS 19 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
No-deal Brexit will wreck communities, lives and organisations
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) has made an urgent call for politicians to work together to prevent a no-deal Brexit
NEWS 19 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Raising state pension means many Scots will “never retire”
Age Scotland has said plans to increase the state pension age to 75 will have a devastating impact on poverty amongst older people
NEWS 19 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
News in brief: what’s been going on across Scotland’s third sector 16 August 2019
A selection of stories from communities and voluntary organisations across Scotland
LIST 16 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Epilepsy discriminated by unfair PIP assessments
​People with epilepsy are being treated unfairly when it comes to assessing their disability
NEWS 15 August 2019 by Robert Armour
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Aging population sparks call for care investment
New figures show 19% of Scots are aged 65 or over.
NEWS 14 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
OSCR hunts for new chief executive
The Scottish Charity Regulator is advertising for a new permanent chief executive
NEWS 14 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Runners take on Oor Wullie-themed challenge
Groups braved torrential rain to raise money for the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity.
NEWS 14 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Sturgeon: third sector has key role in tackling addiction crisis
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said the creativity of charities can help reduce drug deaths in Scotland
NEWS 13 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
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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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