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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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76,000 Scots sign up to volunteer
Recruitment for the Scotland Cares Campaign has been paused due to the volume of sign-ups in the first month
NEWS 1 May 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
All charities can now apply for business loan scheme
Loan scheme came under fire for excluding thousands of charities
NEWS 1 May 2020 by Robert Armour
 
Carers consider action after being sacked for raising Covid concerns
Compassion in Care claims that five carers came forward this month to say they no longer had jobs after raising Covid concerns
NEWS 1 May 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Fears as drink sales surge during lockdown
Long-term strategy needed to fight alcohol abuse
NEWS 1 May 2020 by Robert Armour
 
Lockdown doesn’t mean sit down
A charity is encouraging older people to remain active throughout lockdown so they can stay fit and confident
NEWS 1 May 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
More celebs back charity’s geeky appeal
Jodie Whittaker and Brian Cox have backed CHAS' Share Your Joy campaign
NEWS 1 May 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
No exceptions to furlough rules for charities
The UK government has rejected a plea to allow furloughed charity staff to continue volunteering for the organisations they work for
NEWS 1 May 2020 by Gareth Jones
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Daily coronavirus roundup for third sector, Friday 1 May
Scotland's communities respond to the pandemic
FEATURE 1 May 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Baby loss charity launches vital fundraiser
Group wants individuals to take on challenge to help its cause
NEWS 30 April 2020 by Robert Armour
 
Captain Tom becomes a colonel
Recognition for his outstanding fundraising efforts as he turns 100
NEWS 30 April 2020 by Robert Armour
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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