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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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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Cut price deals fuel unhealthy diets
Parents have said junk food promotions tempt them into buying unhealthy food, a charity survey has found
NEWS 2 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Deposit return scheme backed by three-quarters of Scots
The scheme is expected to lead to 90% of bottles and cans being returned for recycling.
NEWS 2 September 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Edinburgh to host conference on UN global goals
EUConsult’s Autumn Congress will discuss the role of non-profits in meeting international development targets.
NEWS 2 September 2019 by Gavin Stuart
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Campaigners call for an end to physical punishment of children
A bill which will end the "justifiable assault" of children in Scotland is reaching its final stages
NEWS 2 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Cash call as vital services face axe
Campaigning charity in last gasp plea for funding
NEWS 2 September 2019 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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