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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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New education assembly launches recruitment drive
Hosted by Scotland’s parents’ organisation Connect and funded by the Scottish Government, SAPC is the first dedicated lived-experience panel for parents and carers in Scotland.  
NEWS 24 September 2024 by Niall Christie
 
CHAS appoint new chair of board of trustees
He takes over from Peta Hay who served as chair for over three years.
NEWS 24 September 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Mike Flynn retires from Scottish SPCA after 37 years
Before he joined The Scottish SPCA, Mike worked with animals and was an elephant keeper at Edinburgh Zoo.
NEWS 24 September 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Charity arts venue facing closure
Those behind the venue have warned that a temporary or partial closure is likely in the future. 
NEWS 23 September 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Positive news for charities as legacy bequest numbers grow
Legacy giving has gone up by 7% since last year.   
NEWS 23 September 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Report makes case for new national parks
They boost local economy and tourism
NEWS 23 September 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Conference will celebrate the best of Scottish fundraising
The winners of the fundraising awards will also be revealed
NEWS 20 September 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Charity chief apologises for failures at Rape Crisis centre
She also rejected calls to stand down: "we have achieved so much and as long as I feel I can contribute to that, I will be staying”
NEWS 20 September 2024 by Graham Martin
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Autism charity expands in the Highlands as it makes key appointment
Kirstie has had a distinguished career in both the statutory and third sectors
NEWS 20 September 2024 by Graham Martin
 
New chair and trustees join board of air ambulance charity
Robbie, 53, takes over from interim chair Mike Beale and will serve up to two terms in office.
NEWS 20 September 2024 by Niall Christie
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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