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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Football and reading partnership launched
The 4-4-2 Reading Challenge will see children rewarded with football tickets for every four books they read
NEWS 6 February 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Fraud crackdown should be used to promote ethical business
Social Enterprise Scotland says that tackling the misuse of Scottish Limited Partnerships offers opportunity for positive reform
NEWS 6 February 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Victory as islanders get green light to buy Ulva
Locals now face the hurdle of finding £4.2m to secure the sale
NEWS 6 February 2018 by Robert Armour
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Walking app delivers health benefits
Medal Routes has been designed by Ramblers Scotland after a pilot project proved successful
NEWS 6 February 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Terminally ill being failed over care needs
One in four Scots who have experience of a relative or close friend with a terminal illness said they did not get the care they need
NEWS 6 February 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Social enterprise funeral director opens
The UK's first not-for-profit funeral service aims to tackle growing funeral poverty in Scotland
NEWS 6 February 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Give Africa the chance to flourish
The Wood Foundation has called for other philanthropic organisations to follow suit in funding projects which look at creating long term progress
FEATURE 5 February 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
My perfect weekend involves kung-fu, cooking and meeting friends
Caroline Lee-Davey, chief executive of baby charity Bliss Scotland, takes part in our Chief Encounters feature
FEATURE 5 February 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Dangers of silent killer sepsis highlighted
The launch of a new publicity campaign has been welcomed by charities that work to promote awareness
NEWS 5 February 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Dugdale bids to save “vital” autism service
Failing to win lottery funding could sound death knell for support service
NEWS 5 February 2018 by Robert Armour
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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