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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, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Observatory devastated by fire
The Fair Isle Bird Observatory Trust is facing up to the loss of its observatory and birdhouse
NEWS 11 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Political candidates lack diversity
A major study into the experiences of Scottish local elections candidates has revealed a clear lack of diversity among councillors
NEWS 11 March 2019 by Graham Martin
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News in brief: what’s been going on across Scotland’s third sector 8 March 2019
A selection of stories from communities and voluntary organisations across Scotland
LIST 8 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Benefit change will have devastating effect on poorest pensioners
Changes to Pension Credit could cost some elderly couples up to £7,000 a year
NEWS 8 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Disability and SNP campaigner turns on Scottish Government over benefit devolution delays
Activist says his first priority is to the sick and disabled as he fires broadside at "deadly" social security devolution delays in Scotland
NEWS 8 March 2019 by Rab Armour
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Not all Scouts are boys
Scouts Scotland is celebrating the contribution of its female members to mark International Women's Day
NEWS 8 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
OSCR launches online charity applications
Regulator says the move will simply the process
NEWS 8 March 2019 by Rab Armour
 
Women benefit from Living Wage expansion
Women in part-time work are most likely to benefit from a pay increase to the real Living Wage
NEWS 8 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Brexit has left communities divided and young people isolated
Youth workers have raised a series of concerns about leaving the European Union, a report by two charities has revealed
NEWS 7 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity calls for first aid to be taught in schools
Three youngsters have headed to the Scottish Parliament as part of a campaign calling for lifesaving skills to be taught in primary schools
NEWS 7 March 2019 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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