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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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Samaritans mark 60 years in Scotland
Since the 1 June 1959, every single call that has been made to the Samaritans has been answered by a volunteer
NEWS 6 June 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Sector stalwart announces retirement
Organisation is commencing the search for a new head
NEWS 6 June 2019 by Rab Armour
 
Scots back junk food ad ban
Almost three quarters of people believe that TV adverts for unhealthy food should not be shown until after 9pm
NEWS 6 June 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Extinction Rebellion strikes at Scottish Parliament
They demand radically more ambitious targets to halt climate change
NEWS 5 June 2019 by Robert Armour
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Scottish charities fight for survival after EU freezes cash
Urgent call on Scottish Government to resolve EU funding crisis
NEWS 5 June 2019 by Rab Armour
2 comments
 
Social Security Scotland launches new benefit
Cash will help with school-related expenses
NEWS 5 June 2019 by Rab Armour
 
Scots over 50s must cut back on drink
Most age groups are curtailing alcohol except over 50s
NEWS 5 June 2019 by Rab Armour
 
Disadvantaged children need support into work
Employment remains one of the biggest hurdles facing the young
NEWS 4 June 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Fuel poverty forces people to switch off power and heating
A majority of housing association tenants have had to disconnect power or turn off heating because they can’t afford it
NEWS 4 June 2019 by Graham Martin
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How Scotland’s third sector shaped the poltical landscape
Impact of sector marked in unique publication
NEWS 4 June 2019 by Robert Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a special look at what it’s like to work in Scotland’s voluntary sector, featuring the results of in-depth research. It contains a wealth of advice and analysis from experts in their field.

Read it here
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