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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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Social media stooshie over charity leaders list
An online discussion broke out after Scotland's influential leaders were snubbed from a UK list highlighting the sector's talent
NEWS 1 November 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Bid to stop landowners torching moors for grouse shooters
Allowing land owners to burn land indiscriminately damages the environment, say campaigners
NEWS 31 October 2019 by Graham Martin
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Fireworks restrictions welcomed
A charity has welcomed new plans to restrict the sale of fireworks in Scotland
NEWS 31 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Swinney: named person has not been scrapped
Named person scheme has not been scrapped – but instead will continue as an approach, within existing legislation, says Swinney
NEWS 31 October 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Veterans in medical discharge call
Former members of the armed forces have called for improvements in the way armed forces veterans are medically discharged into civilian life
NEWS 31 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
20 years of community theatre
The Citizens Theatre is marking two decades of supporting the community to create shows
NEWS 30 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Lottery players have raised £1.3 billion for Scotland’s charities
Scotland’s charities are celebrating the help they have received from the lottery – as the competition marks its 25th birthday
NEWS 29 October 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Number of Scots needing emergency support on the rise
Campaigners are calling for an increase to the Scottish Welfare Fund budget as rising numbers of people are accessing emergency cash to help buy food
NEWS 29 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Rise in Scots living with effects of stroke
A charity has called on the the Scottish Government to be bold in prioritising stroke rehabilitation
NEWS 29 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Youth crime prevention project to be extended
An investment of £4.6m in lottery funding will allow a successful project to be rolled out across the UK
NEWS 29 October 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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