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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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Grant to help people back into work
The Job Grant, proposed by the Scottish Government, consists of a one-off cash payment to help young people with costs associated with a new job
NEWS 17 January 2019 by Gareth Jones
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More than 100 Scottish charities get grants
A grant-giving body had its busiest ever year – awarding cash to 121 Scottish charities
NEWS 17 January 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Oxfam failures laid bare
An interim review of the charity's work on safeguarding, cultural change and misconduct has highlighted shortcomings at the organisation
NEWS 17 January 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Public wants to donate through mobile devices
Growing numbers of people would prefer to give to charity through mobile devices than traditional methods, such as cash, cheques and standing orders
NEWS 17 January 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Trio up for humanitarian award
The founders of three international charities will vie for an award in the name of Robert Burns
NEWS 17 January 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Care services face recruitment crisis
More than half of care homes in Scotland are struggling to recruit staff, a national report has revealed
NEWS 16 January 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Hundreds of disabled people have say on services
Alliance holds conference with input from over 250 disabled people
NEWS 16 January 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Plastic free store opens its doors
The Refillery allowers environmentally conscious shoppers to cut their waste by storing goods in reusable packaging
NEWS 16 January 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity in misconduct funding row
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) received £132 million in government aid while one of its senior officials faced investigation
NEWS 15 January 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Fears of EU funding black hole as Brexit looms
Ministers have failed to consult on alternatives to EU funding with charities fearing they will lose a vital funding stream
NEWS 15 January 2019 by Robert Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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