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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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No place for exploitation in volunteering
Trade unions and the third sector have pledged to protect the workplace rights of volunteers
NEWS 20 February 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Third sector faces perfect storm of challenges
The extent of the challenges faced by Scottish charities has been laid bare in a survey of third sector staff
FEATURE 20 February 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Come and have a cuppa on TFN at the Gathering
Team TFN is inviting readers to join them for a free cup of tea or coffee and a chat at this year’s Gathering.
NEWS 19 February 2019 by TFN
 
Charities warn of a council funding catastrophe
A significant reduction in community funding in Edinburgh will affect thousands of families and could result in organisations closing
NEWS 19 February 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Employability programme provider in administration
The closure of Working Links presents an opportunity for greater third sector involvement in Fair Start Scotland, SCVO has claimed
NEWS 19 February 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Period poverty more prevalent than previously thought
More women experience period poverty than previously thought
NEWS 19 February 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Pop-up charity shops can transform struggling high streets
Most people favour putting empty shops to community or charity use to keep high streets vibrant
NEWS 19 February 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Racism and discrimination: the reality of work for BME women
A majority of black and minority ethnic women have experienced racism, discrimination and racial bias at work in Scotland
NEWS 19 February 2019 by Graham Martin
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Cafés with a conscience: towering above the competition
This month’s review of a social enterprise eatery sees Robert Armour sticking his neck out to visit Giraffe Café in Perth
FEATURE 19 February 2019 by Rab Armour
 
Capaldi supports CHAS at Capital Sci-Fi Con
Former Dr Who Peter Capaldi was the star attraction at one of Edinburgh's most impressive fundraising events
NEWS 18 February 2019 by Susan Smith
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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