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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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Bizarre row erupts over scarf given to Jeremy Corbyn by Scottish charity
The Labour leader was sporting the Care Family Tartan when a local minister said he thought he would wear an "Islamic jihad scarf"
NEWS 14 November 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
New ethical travel accommodation provider launched
Fairbnb aims to invest money back into local communities and ensure that properties are not snapped up by big landlords
NEWS 14 November 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Broken benefits system drives record foodbank use
The UK’s broken benefits system is driving record numbers of people to use foodbanks
NEWS 14 November 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Cuts putting the vulnerable at risk
New research produced by UNISON shows the pressure social work services across Scotland are under
NEWS 14 November 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Social enterprises seal a makeover
The winners of the Brand for Good competition have been revealed
NEWS 14 November 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Lottery celebrates spending £96m on befriending projects
Community Fund grants have benefited more than 920 initiatives in Scotland.
NEWS 13 November 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Pensioners declare crunch time for crisp packets
Recycling drive sees 8,000 packets retrieved from St Andrews streets.
NEWS 13 November 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
New £3.2m community hub opens
The new Broomhouse Hub will offer a range of activities for the local community
NEWS 13 November 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Serco lock-change policy lawful, court rules
Campaigners hit out after ruling finds in favour of controversial housing provider.
NEWS 13 November 2019 by Gavin Stuart
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Children’s mental health service opens at A&E
The new service will assist children at point of crisis
NEWS 13 November 2019 by Rab Armour
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TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a special look at what it’s like to work in Scotland’s voluntary sector, featuring the results of in-depth research. It contains a wealth of advice and analysis from experts in their field.

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