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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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Large legacy leads to an income jump for charity
New corporate sponsorships and a large legacy have led to an increase in an environmental charity’s income
NEWS 6 December 2018 by Graham Martin
 
PM backs down over gagging clauses
UK Government contracts with charities will be rewritten to provide assurances that charities and social enterprises can criticise government policy
NEWS 6 December 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Stirling plans major volunteering events
The city plans to use the momentum behind its failed European Volunteering Capital bid to host two major events in the coming years
NEWS 6 December 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Vegans demand animal free meals in schools and hospitals
Vegans are demanding that animal-free options should be guaranteed on the menu at every school and hospital in Scotland
NEWS 6 December 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Animated videos to help people with MND
MND Scotland has created videos using the voices and experiences of real people with MND to provide practical tips and advice on living with condition
NEWS 5 December 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Stirling misses out on volunteer city bid
The city has missed out on its bid to become European Volunteering Capital, but has pledged to continue to build volunteer participation
NEWS 5 December 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Elderly still waiting lengthy periods for care in Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership has failed to meet targets set by inspectors
NEWS 5 December 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Foodbank given cash to deal with Universal Credit fall out
A foodbank has been given extra cash to deal with the impact of Universal Credit
NEWS 5 December 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Legacy of Giving Tuesday
The Charities Aid Foundation has found 1.5 million people who donated last week are likely to support charity in the future
NEWS 5 December 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Thieves steal charity cash
Police are investigating after money which was set to go to charity was stolen from a community centre
NEWS 5 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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