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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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Mental health support service for Forces’ members launched
A new helpline will offer servicemen and women someone to speak to about mental health any time of the day
NEWS 26 February 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
New look for Scotland’s youth hostels
​After 87 years the association changes its name
NEWS 26 February 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Planned minimum alcohol price confirmed
The Scottish Government is set to move forward with plans to set a price of 50p per unit, in a bid to tackle problem drinking
NEWS 26 February 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Schools should be used as community hubs
Pilot project hailed a success
NEWS 26 February 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Scots don’t buy ethical because they think it’s too dear
Myths around ethical buying are being challenged for Fairtrade Fortnight
NEWS 26 February 2018 by Rab Armour
 
TFN Live: Do charities deserve public trust?
Watch the Big Debate from The Gathering 2018, where a panel of experts examines the issue of trust in charities in light of the Oxfam scandal
NEWS 26 February 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Social security powers must be used to beat child poverty
The Scottish Government will need to make use of new social security powers if it is to meet challenging targets to reduce child poverty
NEWS 26 February 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Goodmovers 23/02/2018
Goodmovers - who has a new job?
FEATURE 23 February 2018 by TFN
 
Song of the Clyde: saving Scotland’s greatest river
How the community and voluntary sector is reviving Scotland's greatest river
FEATURE 23 February 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Justin Forsyth resigns after misconduct cases
Unicef executive director resigns saying negative stories would affect organisation
NEWS 23 February 2018 by Rab 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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