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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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Unpaid carers are losing out on the millions they were promised
No consistency in how local authorities spend government funding
NEWS 12 March 2019 by Rab Armour
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Charity chief executive pay revealed
The average salary for a charity boss has increased since last year, but they are working many hours of overtime a week
NEWS 11 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Cole-Hamilton’s shock as he resuscitates choking daughter
Traumatic experience has led MSP to urge others to get proper training
NEWS 11 March 2019 by Rab Armour
 
First minister told: relationships are key to young people leaving care
The importance of relationships to improving lives has been stressed to Scotland’s first minister
NEWS 11 March 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Govanhill Baths campaign celebrates success
Funding of more than £2 million will allow the pool to reopen, with campaigners having fought for the last 17 years to restore the facility
NEWS 11 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
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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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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