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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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Scottish Government “not treating suicide as a priority”
The Samaritans has published new research which it says shows the need for urgent action to prevent suicide
NEWS 2 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Social Bite homeless village plans approved
City of Edinburgh Council has given proposals for creating a community at Granton the go-ahead
NEWS 2 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
1 comment
 
Chief encounters: meet Samina Ansari
Chief encounters: meet Samina Ansari of Amina - The Muslim Women's Resource Centre
FEATURE 2 May 2018 by TFN
 
Alcohol should carry health warnings
Cancer Research UK has said that action to cut alcohol-related illness should go further than setting a minimum price for booze
NEWS 1 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
1 comment
 
ATM closures could leave elderly struggling
Age Scotland has expressed concern about a further reduction in banking facilities
NEWS 1 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Bullying is still commonplace at work for LGBT Scots
Research by Stonewall Scotland has shown that many workers face negative comments and discrimination
NEWS 1 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
David Duke is worth £25,000 to Street Soccer Scotland
The People's Postcode Lottery has recognised David Duke's leadership skills with a £25,000 cheque
NEWS 1 May 2018 by Susan Smith
3 comments
 
Funding boost for rural youth groups
A major funding boost will help ensure there are youth groups in every community in Scotland
NEWS 1 May 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Fundraising backlash could hurt those in need
Permanent harm could be done to vulnerable groups because of how charities have reacted to criticism over fundraising
NEWS 1 May 2018 by Graham Martin
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Lifeline care service faces fight to survive
The need to continue to help kinship carers has been stressed, after it was revealed that a support service is under threat
NEWS 1 May 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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