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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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News in brief: what’s been going on across Scotland’s third sector 26 October 2018
A selection of stories from communities and voluntary organisations across Scotland
LIST 26 October 2018 by Sophie Bell
 
Universal Credit puts cancer patients at risk
Macmillan Cancer Support has said welfare changes will hit more than 20,000 people fighting cancer across the UK
NEWS 26 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Winter shelter gets set to save more lives
The shelter saves lives and offers support for those with chaotic lives
NEWS 26 October 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Shoppers think twice as Peta mounts wool industry protest in Glasgow
Protest follows video footage of widespread mistreatment of sheep on Scottish farms
NEWS 26 October 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Starving families raid rubbish to avoid using foodbanks
The Scottish Parliament has heard from charities that operate foodbanks across the country
NEWS 26 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Bake Off sees a rise in charity fundraising
The Great British Bake Off has inspired young people to bake for a good cause according to the Charities Aid Foundation
NEWS 26 October 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Charity boss admits embezzlement
Elaine Fox admitted taking£34,000 from the East Neuk Recovery Group Initiative
NEWS 26 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Oxfam income drops after aid sector sex scandal
Scandal-wracked Oxfam’s income from the public has fallen since the aid sector sex scandal, its annual accounts show
NEWS 26 October 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Scotland must be a world leader in tackling loneliness
Charities have come together to call on Nicola Sturgeon to lead from the front and ensure Scotland becomes the world leader in tackling loneliness
NEWS 26 October 2018 by Graham Martin
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Tory MSP: poor people should stop having children
A Tory MSP has been accused of “Victorian moralising” after saying people on benefits should stop having children
NEWS 25 October 2018 by Graham Martin
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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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