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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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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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“Misleading” and “hypocritical” MSPs try to halt parking tax
Vote means councils can charge employers
NEWS 10 October 2019 by Robert Armour
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OSCR announces permanent CEO
Good news for interim CEO
NEWS 10 October 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Remembrance festival returns
To Absent Friends allows Scots to celebrate loved ones who are no longer with us
NEWS 10 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Transition support bill launched
A new bill has been unveiled which aims to ensure every disabled child with an impairment or long-term condition has a right to a transition plan
NEWS 10 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Unhappiness rife among girls
The Girls in Scotland survey has revealed an alarming amount of girls struggle to feel happy
NEWS 10 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Funding to help those battling long-term conditions
More than £1m will be made available to help those battling chronic conditions
NEWS 9 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Help protect young gannets, charity urges
The birds can become stranded on shore in stormy weather.
NEWS 9 October 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
New anti-bigotry campaign launched
Two charities have teamed up to stress that bigotry is not hereditary
NEWS 9 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Quarter of Scots uncomfortable talking about mental health
See Me is urging employers to improve workplace culture ahead of World Mental Health Day.
NEWS 9 October 2019 by Gavin Stuart
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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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