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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, 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 left huge amount in will
Charity stunned by surprise bequest
NEWS 21 August 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Refugees wanted to pedal for Scotland
Cycling is seen as a way to combat isolation and loneliness
NEWS 21 August 2018 by Robert Armour
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International volunteer numbers fall in face of Brexit
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations and Volunteer Scotland have called for an urgent meeting with the Home Secretary
NEWS 21 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Social Bite launches sleep out for youngsters
The homeless charity has created a version of Sleep in the Park for those aged between eight and 16
NEWS 21 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Shelter: Fifty years and still fighting
When Shelter was formed it thought homelessness could be tackled within a few years – five decades on the struggle for decent housing continues
FEATURE 20 August 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Call to increase minimum wage as family poverty soars
Families are struggling to survive on minimum wage rates as living costs soar
NEWS 20 August 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Case against charity job applicant pest Gerry Freedman dropped
Police drop investigation into serial job applicant who caused a meltdown in the third sector
NEWS 20 August 2018 by Robert Armour
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Cash will provide greater protection for marine environment
The Scottish Wildlife Trust’s marine conservation work has received a major boost thanks to the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
NEWS 20 August 2018 by Graham Martin
 
DEC raises £28m to help Rohingya
More than £28 million has been raised by the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal to help Rohingya people fleeing violence in Myanmar
NEWS 20 August 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Scots failing to save for care homes
A study of 2,000 Scots aged 55 and over has found most people have no plans to save for future care costs
NEWS 20 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
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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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