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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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Report recommends VAT exemption for charitable wills
The Charity Tax Commission has suggested a string of reforms to help third sector fundraising.
NEWS 17 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Charities shortlisted for ScottishPower Foundation Awards
Seven charities will be in the running for awards at the ceremony in September.
NEWS 17 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Bee corridor project hits major milestone
Buglife Scotland has completed work on 37 wildflower-rich habitats along the John Muir Way.
NEWS 16 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Charity slams Scotland’s “dangerous self delusion” as drug deaths soar
Country's opinion of itself needs reappraised in wake of massive rise in drug-related deaths
NEWS 16 July 2019 by Robert Armour
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Children’s charity rebranded for 150th anniversary
Action for Children said it's new logo was 'warmer and friendlier'.
NEWS 16 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Don’t suffer in silence, Childline tells youngsters
The service remains open 24 hours a day during the summer holidays.
NEWS 16 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Edinburgh Fringe Festival getting more socially aware
More shows at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe will address social issues than before
NEWS 16 July 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Facebook funds charity to combat online scams
Huge sum awarded to charity after legal challenge was dropped
NEWS 16 July 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Chief executive quits JK Rowling charity
Disgruntled staff allege bullying and nepotism at high-profile charity
NEWS 15 July 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Children’s charities share £860,000 lotto funding boost
Aberlour Child Trust and Children 1st have been awarded grants to improve their digital services.
NEWS 15 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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