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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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News in brief: what’s been going on across Scotland’s third sector 3 July 2018
A selection of stories from communities and voluntary organisations across Scotland
NEWS 2 July 2018 by Alex Turnbull
 
Project ensures veterans are not forgotten
Unforgotten Forces has seen charities work together to help thousands of elderly veterans
NEWS 2 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Sunshine brings a surge of energy to Scotland
Homes with solar panels enjoyed an energy boost in June as the sun shone across Scotland
NEWS 2 July 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Third sector hits back at Labour’s nationalisation plans for care
Third sector bodies have criticised Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard after he claimed councils are best placed to handle elderly care
NEWS 2 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Campaign promotes smaller wine measure in pubs and clubs
Public aren't sure how many units they are being served
NEWS 29 June 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Care experienced to drive next stage of care review
​New co-chairs with experience of growing up in care are to work with professionals to help mould a better care system for Scotland
NEWS 29 June 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Charity boss accuses regulator of threats and bullying
Charity boss seeks legal action over regulator's behaviour
NEWS 29 June 2018 by Rab Armour
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Armed service should be recorded by Census
Poppyscotland took its Count Them In campaign, which calls for recognition of the armed forces community in the Census, to Holyrood this week
NEWS 29 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
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
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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