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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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Lifeboat charity refuses donation from sectarian flute band
Stonehaven RNLI turned down the funds from the Pride of the Rock Flute Band, who had offered £850 to the charity. 
NEWS 12 March 2024 by Niall Christie
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“Act now”: UK and Scottish Governments questioned over funding for Glasgow charity
The Glasgow Disability Alliance has said questions remain over how it will provide core services beyond this month. 
NEWS 12 March 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Wonka farce CEO faces questions over background checks at charity
Billy Coull and the Gowanbank Community Hub in Pollok left their Disclosure application incomplete despite running a sexual health and trauma clinic.
NEWS 12 March 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Haunting doll finds a home after going viral
Celebrity psychic buys it from Edinburgh charity shop
NEWS 12 March 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Major organisations unite to find solutions to child poverty in Scotland
Scotland has committed to statutory targets to reduce child poverty
NEWS 12 March 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Open letter implores council leaders to rethink funding cut to mentoring scheme
Programme has been integral to increasing life chances
NEWS 11 March 2024 by Robert Armour
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Survey asks for women's experience on public spending priorities
Ten entrants can win a £25 voucher
NEWS 11 March 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Research reveals climate crisis concerns for charity leaders
Their greatest worry is the financial impact on service users
NEWS 11 March 2024 by Graham Martin
 
No escape from debt warns advice group
Many are forced into arrears when before they enjoyed comfortable lifestyles
NEWS 11 March 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Leading UK influencer demands Scots politicians prioritise housing emergency
Tenants feel "forgotten about"
NEWS 8 March 2024 by Robert Armour
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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