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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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Charity embraces behavioural science
YMCA Scotland has started using new techniques to help young people into employment
NEWS 13 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Charity furniture depot hit by flooding
The Edinburgh Furniture Initiative is seeking urgent donations after stock was damaged during flooding last week
NEWS 13 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Revealed: 250,000 sanctioned on Universal Credit
Charity demands urgent investigation
NEWS 13 August 2019 by Robert Armour
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Regulator wants to end free FOI
Charging for requests would deter people from abusing the system, according to OSCR.
NEWS 13 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
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Sturgeon: third sector has key role in tackling addiction crisis
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said the creativity of charities can help reduce drug deaths in Scotland
NEWS 13 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Charities join forces to tackle youth violence
A new initiative from the Prince Trust offers young people the advice they need to improve their lives.
NEWS 12 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Glasgow set to host world’s biggest climate conference
​Scotland first needs to get its own house in order say campaigners
NEWS 12 August 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Renewed calls to end “inglorious twelfth”
​Grouse shooting is killing natural habitats say campaigners
NEWS 12 August 2019 by Robert Armour
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Refugees graduate from hospitality training scheme
The 11-strong group undertook an intensive six-week course to prepare them for bar and hotel work.
NEWS 12 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Toolkits aim to help minorities confront dementia
Figures have shown people from minority backgrounds are less likely to access support services.
NEWS 12 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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