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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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Charity workers’ fears for the future laid bare
Rising overheads, funding cuts and increased work loads are amongst the concerns that third sector staff have - a survey has revealed
NEWS 20 February 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Homeless charity launches urgent appeal
The Bethany Christian Trust is looking to raise £10,000 to support its winter shelter in Edinburgh
NEWS 20 February 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Nicola Sturgeon on improving the role of the third sector in Scottish society
There is still a way to go in ensuring the third sector is perceived as an equal player in Scottish society but the first minister is optimistic
NEWS 20 February 2019 by Susan Smith
 
No place for exploitation in volunteering
Trade unions and the third sector have pledged to protect the workplace rights of volunteers
NEWS 20 February 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Third sector faces perfect storm of challenges
The extent of the challenges faced by Scottish charities has been laid bare in a survey of third sector staff
FEATURE 20 February 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Come and have a cuppa on TFN at the Gathering
Team TFN is inviting readers to join them for a free cup of tea or coffee and a chat at this year’s Gathering.
NEWS 19 February 2019 by TFN
 
Charities warn of a council funding catastrophe
A significant reduction in community funding in Edinburgh will affect thousands of families and could result in organisations closing
NEWS 19 February 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Employability programme provider in administration
The closure of Working Links presents an opportunity for greater third sector involvement in Fair Start Scotland, SCVO has claimed
NEWS 19 February 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Period poverty more prevalent than previously thought
More women experience period poverty than previously thought
NEWS 19 February 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Racism and discrimination: the reality of work for BME women
A majority of black and minority ethnic women have experienced racism, discrimination and racial bias at work in Scotland
NEWS 19 February 2019 by Graham Martin
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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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