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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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Research into begging shows root causes
A range of issues leads to people begging on streets - and it's not an easy life
NEWS 6 March 2019 by Rab Armour
 
LGBT support service becomes accessible
Scotland's national helpline for the LGBT community is now available to users of British Sign Language for the first time
NEWS 6 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
RSPB Nature of Scotland awards are open
Entries are open for awards celebrating the best in conservation
NEWS 6 March 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Community Fridges to double in number
New funding will allow a further 50 of the projects to be created across the UK over the next two years
NEWS 6 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Council backs pupils in right to strike over climate change
City of Edinburgh Council has said children will not be punished for attending a climate change rally so long as they have parental permission
NEWS 6 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Festival operator dumped amid fair work row
The Royal Society of Edinburgh will not lease its New Town home to C Venues after criticism of the firm's treatment of workers
NEWS 6 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Scots no longer know their neighbours
Research by The Big Lunch has shown Scots no longer feel connected to those that live nearby
NEWS 6 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Sex workers get union recognition to defend rights
They need protection campaigners say
NEWS 6 March 2019 by Rab Armour
 
Councils failing travellers with “subhuman” sites
Majority of sites do not meet minimum standards
NEWS 6 March 2019 by Rab Armour
 
Refugees face shocking levels of destitution
Refugees are struggling to eat, having to walk miles every day and are being stuck in exploitative relationships, a study has shown
NEWS 5 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
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.

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