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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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People made homeless every 18 minutes in Scotland
The shocking extent of homelessness in Scotland was revealed as it was shown that last year people lost their home every 18 minutes
NEWS 22 November 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Trading up: making social enterprise self-reliant
A new funding model has been launched aimed at making social enterprises in Scotland more self-reliant
NEWS 22 November 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Turning campaign success into a national charity
One of Scotland’s most successful campaign groups is to transform itself into a national charity
NEWS 22 November 2018 by Graham Martin
 
I died in the back of an ambulance, but went on to embrace life
To mark Alcohol Awareness Week 2018, David Richardson discusses his life of alcoholism, adversity and recovery with TFN blogger Dan Mushens
FEATURE 21 November 2018 Guest post
 
Bank must think again on branch closure plans
A charity for older people has called on the Bank of Scotland (BoS) to ditch its plans to close eight branches in Scotland
NEWS 21 November 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Box appeal will help homeless youngsters at Christmas
Quarriers has launched its Box of Hope Appeal which aims to help homeless youngsters this winter
NEWS 21 November 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Calls grow for welfare fund to be increased
Pressure is mounting on the Scottish Government to increase the Scottish Welfare Fund (SWF) ahead of the Scottish budget
NEWS 21 November 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Campaign to save community leisure services
A new campaign aims to highlight the importance of public funding for local swimming pools and cultural facilities
NEWS 21 November 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Charities merge to save Christmas for the elderly
Two charities have merged in a bid to ensure no older person spends Christmas alone
NEWS 21 November 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Choose charity shop items for Secret Santa
The Charity Retail Association's Good Cause Santa Clause campaign is returning
NEWS 21 November 2018 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.

Read it here
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