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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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Public feels powerless to help the homeless
The majority of people feel angry, upset, or frustrated about the state of homelessness across the country, but feel powerless to help
NEWS 4 December 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Revealed: the best not-for-profit employers
Jobs website compiles the UK's best charity employers
NEWS 4 December 2018 by Graham Martin
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Scotland must lead way on climate change
The Scottish Government must take action to act as an international leader on climate change, campaigners have said
NEWS 4 December 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Cafés with a conscience: capital service in city centre gem
This month’s review of a social enterprise eatery sees Susan Smith visit the Grassmarket Café, a popular stop off for locals and tourists in Edinburgh’s old tow
FEATURE 3 December 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Road to becoming… chair of the board
Allyson McCollam, chair of Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS), on how she got to where she is today
FEATURE 3 December 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Scots town wants to be first to declare itself plastic-free
A Scots town is aiming to be the first in the country to be declared plastic-free
NEWS 3 December 2018 by Graham Martin
 
£8.5m to support rape victims
The Scottish Government has provide money to health boards to improve support for those who have been sexually assaulted
NEWS 3 December 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Award for not-for-profit funeral director
Scotland’s only not-for-profit funeral director has won a major social enterprise accolade
NEWS 3 December 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Charity worker claims veganism should be protected, like religion
A landmark court ruling will decide whether a sacked charity worker’s veganism is a philosophical belief, just like a religion.
NEWS 3 December 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Dementia Centre gets a 10 from Strictly judge
The Eric Liddell Centre featured in a documentary hosted by Darcey Bussell about the benefits of dance for mental health and wellbeing
NEWS 3 December 2018 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.

Read it here
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