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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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Communities unite to oppose energy giant's plans
Area was made famous in classic novel
NEWS 2 June 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Foundation closes as charity group restructures
No jobs will be shed
NEWS 2 June 2023 by Robert Armour
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Third sector to get fees for supporting people applying for Scottish Government disability benefits
The £33.50 fee will be paid when they are asked by Social Security Scotland to complete a supporting information request form.
NEWS 2 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scots businessman launches children’s charity
Its aim is to give children the right tools to succeed in life including literacy, numeracy and the basic online skills.
NEWS 2 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Hospitality group creates new charity
Aims to address cost-of-living crisis
NEWS 2 June 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Greta Thunberg returns to Scotland to give talk
Community groups can apply for free tickets
NEWS 1 June 2023 by Robert Armour
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Down’s Syndrome Scotland adds to board
The three new appointments are taken from across the third sector. 
NEWS 1 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Green-fingered communities to benefit from cash boost
Funded by the Scottish Government, projects can apply for part of the £100,000 fund.
NEWS 1 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Top award for young volunteer
Schoolboy receives accolades for commitment to volunteering
NEWS 1 June 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Small grants programme launched
Grants awarded up to £2,000
NEWS 1 June 2023 by Robert Armour
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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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