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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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“Misleading” Peta advert banned
The advert claimed "wool is just as cruel as fur".
NEWS 4 September 2019 by Gavin Stuart
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Moves to support care experienced people welcomed
The Programme for Government, unveiled this week by the Scottish Government, included a series of measures aimed at helping those who have experienced the care
NEWS 4 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Oxfam to open first-ever superstore
The charity has transformed a 14,500ft2 industrial unit into a “destination shopping experience”.
NEWS 4 September 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Charity calls on Johnson to continue funding for study programme
YouthLink Scotland has called for funding to be committed to Erasmus+ as a summit on digital youth work begins in Glasgow
NEWS 3 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity in online ads warning
CyberSafe Scotland has said it is important that parents think about their children being targeted by online advertisers
NEWS 3 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Mixed response to Scottish Government climate pledges
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon unveiled the Programme for Government this afternoon, with climate change at the top of the agenda
NEWS 3 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Tampon Tax fund announces £3.5m for women’s charities
Grants of up to £100,000 available for groups across the UK.
NEWS 3 September 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Scottish Government urged to “get a grip” on delayed discharges
New figures showed almost 1,500 patients were stuck in hospital unnecessarily each day in July.
NEWS 3 September 2019 by Gavin Stuart
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Universal Credit forcing claimants into debt and stress
Citizens Advice Scotland is calling for a raft of reforms to the benefit.
NEWS 3 September 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Shining a light on New Lanark
A light and sound show depicting the history of New Lanark on its own buildings makes its return to the town next month
NEWS 3 September 2019 by Yasmin Hackett
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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