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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

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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Campaigners welcome bid to banish not proven
Three verdict system flawed, research reveals
NEWS 11 October 2019 by Robert Armour
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Charity in Brexit flu vaccine warning
Age Scotland has urged older people to access the vaccine before the end of the month
NEWS 11 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Concerns raised over human rights in prison
Campaigners have called for an urgent government response to a new report detailing serious concerns about practices in prisons and police custody
NEWS 11 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Extinction Rebellion on road to becoming millionaires
Crowdfunder has raised huge amount within a week
NEWS 11 October 2019 by Robert Armour
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Funding to help homeless this winter
The Scottish Government has announced further support to help the most vulnerable through the winter months
NEWS 11 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Life-changing campaign on brink of success
Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government moving towards a rollout of thrombectomy treatment
NEWS 11 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Light Scotland up red for Poppy Appeal
Poppyscotland is looking for landmarks across the country to take part in an event next month
NEWS 11 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Scotland finally bans pavement parking
Good news for disabled people
NEWS 11 October 2019 by Robert Armour
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Charity alleges supermarket supply chain abuse
Chains such as Lidl, Aldi, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Morrisons are all using suppliers who subject workers to poor conditions, Oxfam has claimed
NEWS 10 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity shops should be fully exempt from business rates
New research has found that only one third of councils currently make use of powers to grant 100% business rate relief to charity shops
NEWS 10 October 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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