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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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Fifth of charities hit by cyber attacks
Three quarters of charities haven't invested in cyber security, despite organisations of all sizes being targeted by attackers
NEWS 4 April 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Support service for disabled shoppers set to close
Lothian Shopmobility has lost its £39,000 annual grant as part of council funding cuts
NEWS 4 April 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Scotland celebrates creating a Nation of Lifesavers
Lifesaving skills will be taught in every classroom in Scotland after local authorities across the country backed a charity campaign
NEWS 4 April 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Vegans hit out at healthy eating scheme
The Vegan Society has said it could seek legal action over a voucher scheme which only allows families to access dairy milk
NEWS 4 April 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Battlefield needs greater protection
The National Trust for Scotland has launched a community consultation as it looks to secure the future of Culloden Moor
NEWS 3 April 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Climate change protests at Holyrood
Demonstrators demanded greater action this week as new climate change legislation passed its first stage through the Scottish Parliament
NEWS 3 April 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Fight against throwaway culture
Plans for a Deposit Return Scheme for plastic bottles in Scotland are moving forward
NEWS 3 April 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
New social enterprises set to flourish
Seven social entrepreneurs from across the country have been announced as the latest participants in LaunchMe, the social enterprise accelerator
NEWS 3 April 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Support for 12,500 Scots who have dementia and sight loss
Charities are working together to provide enhanced care for those who face living with dementia and sight loss
NEWS 3 April 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Science festival boycotts oil companies
The Edinburgh International Science Festival will no longer accept financial support from oil and gas companies over climate change concerns
NEWS 3 April 2019 by Gareth Jones
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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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