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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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Crackdown on sexual predators working in international aid sector
Charities are set to be able to access a new database which allow them to carry out international criminal checks on potential employees
NEWS 17 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
‘Deeply flawed’ Universal Credit should be halted
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations and two charities have called for the implementation of the welfare system to stop
NEWS 17 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Peta calls on SPCA to investigate sheep abuse
Footage shows workers routinely abusing the defenceless beasts
NEWS 17 October 2018 by Rab Armour
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Universal Credit delayed further to fix flaws
Leaked documents show ministers will lengthen the roll out and inject more cash in response to criticism
NEWS 16 October 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Applying for funding - TFN top tips
Here are a selection of TFN articles on how to start your trust and foundation funding journey
NEWS 16 October 2018 by TFN
 
Charity shops aim to help people into work
A new initiative aims to help job seekers look sharp for interviews, without hitting them in the pocket
NEWS 16 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
RNIB looks to the future as it marks 150th anniversary
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is celebrating 150 years of work today that has transformed the lives of blind and partially sighted people
NEWS 16 October 2018 by Sophie Bell
 
Worker for Scots aid charity jailed for attempted rape
Landmine charity responded swiftly allerting statutory authorities of the incident
NEWS 15 October 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Yemen faces worst famine seen in 100 years
Saudi-led military coalition is implored to pledge for ceasefire
NEWS 15 October 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Universal Credit needs £2bn urgently or will fail
Designer of troubled system says it is working but needs urgent cash injection
NEWS 15 October 2018 by Rab Armour
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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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