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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

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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Scottish wildcats effectively extinct
One of Scotland’s most iconic species is effectively extinct, a conservation charity has said
NEWS 20 December 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Acclaim for Leith youth centre
A Leith community centre that provides a range of counselling and mental health services for young people has won praise from academics and ministers
NEWS 20 December 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Charity donations fall as plastic bag sales slow
The amount Scottish retailers are passing on to the charity sector has dropped after sales of single use bags dropped by £3.8m
NEWS 20 December 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Emergency campaign aims to salvage support service
Caring Soles provides vital footcare to the elderly, but its future is in doubt after being a victim of community funding cuts
NEWS 20 December 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Empty homes project praised
YMCA Glenrothes has been recognised for its work in revamping empty housing for use by those at risk of homelessness
NEWS 20 December 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
“Fraudulent” charity runners condemned
Runners say they will raise cash for a popular cause but don't
NEWS 20 December 2018 by Robert Armour
 
What we want for Christmas: less presents and more charity donations
Many of us would be willing to receive fewer Christmas presents and instead see the money go to a good cause
NEWS 20 December 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Clooneys set for charity gala
George and Amal Clooney are set to attend the People's Postcode Lottery Charity Gala in Edinburgh
NEWS 19 December 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
New high-altitude forest will support golden eagles and mountain hares
Work will begin on the unique and important wildlife habitat in spring 2019
NEWS 19 December 2018 by Susan Smith
 
New parents welcome support grants
Single parents who helped co-design Scotland’s new early years benefits met First Minister Nicola Sturgeon this week
NEWS 19 December 2018 by Gareth Jones
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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