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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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National third sector bodies join forces on Brexit
Umbrella organisations for the voluntary sector in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales are putting pressure on the UK government
NEWS 8 February 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Social Bite welcomes royal couple on first Scottish visit
A social enterprise café will be the first port of call in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s visit to Edinburgh next week
NEWS 7 February 2018 by Graham Martin
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Scotland facing care home crisis
Urgent action needed to protect vulnerable residents
NEWS 7 February 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Youngsters with health conditions prone to poor mental health
A project which offers mental health support to young people with conditions such as arthritis and epilepsy is being extended
NEWS 7 February 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Taste of Glasgow charity cookbook launched
A collection of recipes from the city's favourite restaurants will be sold to raise funds for a children's charity
NEWS 7 February 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Caledonian Challenge ditched due to falling numbers
Once the UK's most popular endurance event raising £13m for charities
NEWS 7 February 2018 by Rab Armour
 
OSCR feared private schools ruling would create “two tier” charity system
Emails reveal civil servants wanted to review wider issue of charity status before revoking private schools' charity rate relief
NEWS 7 February 2018 by Rab Armour
 
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
 
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
 
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 Rab Armour
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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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