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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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Charity lotteries get green light to raise ten times more
The UK government has announced plans to increase the ticket sales limit on charity lotteries from £10m to £100m
NEWS 29 June 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Civil society must focus on mission not money
The third sector needs to become much bolder if it is to achieve the change society needs, says the Sheila McKechnie Foundation
NEWS 29 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Global good, profit, partnership and movie stars – it’s the Social Enterprise World Forum
Global good, profit, partnership and movie stars will be on everyone's lips at this year's Social Enterprise World Forum in Edinburgh in September
FEATURE 28 June 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Young people don’t know their FOI rights
Survey shows young people believe they won't be taken seriously if they ask a public body for information
NEWS 28 June 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Red Cord campaign protects 30,000 disabled toilets
Euan's Guide wants red cord cards placed in 50,000 toilets to make sure they remain safe for disabled people
NEWS 28 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Cautious optimism as Scots suicide rates fall
Less women are taking their own lives
NEWS 28 June 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Charity supports hospital work
The RVS has gifted £250,000 towards dementia initiatives and has celebrated the service of its volunteers
NEWS 28 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Mum wishes she could see her son grow up
An emotional new video released for Macular Awareness Week shows how the common condition can affect your sight
NEWS 28 June 2018 by Susan Smith
 
The UK’s poorest are propping up bank profits
A debt charity is calling for a clamp down on exorbitant charges for people who fall into debt
NEWS 28 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Project supports disabled youngsters into work
Charity Thistle has gained funding which will give 200 young people tailored support for the transition from school into work
NEWS 28 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
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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