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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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Charity gives endangered red squirrels a chance of survival
A Scottish charity has won £25,000 to help ensure the long-term survival of the country’s red squirrels
NEWS 1 November 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Charity strategy will help Scots MS sufferers
MS Society Scotland has made a commitment to transform support for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) with its first ever national strategy
NEWS 1 November 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Technology used to reduce sleepover costs
A charity has been leading the use of technology to support disabled people through the night, and reducing a local authority's costs
NEWS 1 November 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Care charity workers knock back pay offer
Staff at Cornerstone have voted by 92% to reject a pay offer, which the organisation describes as very fair
NEWS 31 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Charity to be founded in memory of Frightened Rabbit singer
A special concert will be held in New York to remember Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison
NEWS 31 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Church pressures oil companies
The Church of Scotland, backed by Christian Aid and Eco Congregation Scotland, has called on three global firms to act on emissions
NEWS 31 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Gift Aid letters rules relaxed
Charities could save hundreds of thousands of pounds a year after a change in how often they have to contact supporters was introduced
NEWS 31 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
New witness centre will support children
Charities have welcomed the initiative, which will support vulnerable witnesses who are needed to give evidence
NEWS 31 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Virtual reality is transforming the lives of neurological patients
MSPs left the Scottish Parliament for sunnier climes – without actually leaving – as they gave virtual reality a try, courtesy of Sue Ryder
NEWS 31 October 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Call for cameras to end horrific animal abuse
Compulsory measures should be taken to halt cruelty
NEWS 30 October 2018 by Robert Armour
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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