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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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Social prescribing to take off in Scotland
SPRING Social Prescribing was officially launched in Glasgow earlier this year
NEWS 24 May 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Stonewall marks 30 years of fighting for equality
Stonewall is marking 30 years since the organisation was founded to oppose Section 28
NEWS 24 May 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Third sector body gains recognition for carer support
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) has been named as a Carer Positive employer
NEWS 24 May 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Campaign to support Glad Cafe continues
More than £30,000 has been raised in just a few weeks to help carry out vital repairs to the Shawlands social enterprise
NEWS 23 May 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Charities rally round to support job seekers
Organisations have begun talks to continue services which were provided by the Shirlie Project, after the charity's sudden closure
NEWS 23 May 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Church criticised on climate change commitment
Members of the Church of Scotland have opted not to end investment in fossil fuels, despite recognising a climate emergency
NEWS 23 May 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Much more needs to be done to combat poverty in Scotland
“Considerably more” needs to be invested by the Scottish Government if it is to make headway in tackling poverty
NEWS 23 May 2019 by Graham Martin
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Poorest children more likely to be road traffic victims
Children in Scotland’s poorest areas nearly three times more likely to be injured by road traffic than those in the richest
NEWS 23 May 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Temporary accommodation for homeless set to be limited
The Scottish Government is set to make moves to limit the use of B&Bs for homeless people
NEWS 23 May 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
U-turn over ban for charity chief executive’s father
The father of the Scottish Refugee Council's Sabir Zazai will be allowed to see his son receive recognition for his contribution to civil society
NEWS 23 May 2019 by Gareth Jones
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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