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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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OSCR orders bank to freeze charity’s assets
Watchdog says it is concerned with the way the award-winning charity is being run
NEWS 12 July 2019 by Robert Armour
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Community groups in borders buyout bid
Ambitious bids being considered by two community groups
NEWS 11 July 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Charity lotteries ‘should be able to offer £1m jackpots’
Campaigners want end to regulations dating back to 1976.
NEWS 10 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Disabled staff handed “raw deal” by Social Security Scotland
Disabled workers earn 20p in pound less than their colleagues
NEWS 10 July 2019 by Robert Armour
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Johnstons of Elgin becomes 1500th Living Wage employer
The luxury woollens retailer is Scotland’s second-oldest family business.
NEWS 10 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Last ditch attempt to halt Serco evictions
Serco set to go ahead with lock change this week
NEWS 10 July 2019 by Robert Armour
 
RBS staff raise £100,000 for mental health charities
The money will be split between SAMH and Mind.
NEWS 10 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Childhood getting worse, parents and grandparents say
Bullying, peer pressure and social media cited as serious concerns in cross-generational survey.
NEWS 9 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Damages against charity following death rejected by court
Judge finds that charity and care worker did not have the same responsibility as a hospital
NEWS 9 July 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Fall in participation for Tough Mudder-style events
Fewer people are fundraising through endurance challenges, a report has found.
NEWS 9 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart
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