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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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Lent appeal sees funding doubled
The SCIAF Wee Box appeal is offering support to Cambodian families this year
NEWS 29 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Major new Scottish social enterprise appoints director
New social enterprise, Scotland's Bravest Manufacturing Company, has recruited one of the country's most experienced social enterprise leaders
NEWS 29 January 2018 by Susan Smith
 
More must be done to protect children online
The NSPCC has called for children to be sent automatic alerts if they are at risk of grooming
NEWS 29 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
MP calls for charity contracts instead of funding
Former charities minister believes charities have become too political and need reigned-in
NEWS 29 January 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Scots back junk food crackdown
The Scottish Government is planning measures to restrict the sale of unhealthy food in a bid to tackle obesity
NEWS 29 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Whisky fund boosts alcohol misuse projects
The Scotch Whisky Action Fund supports initiatives across the country
NEWS 29 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Ban sharebags says anti-sugar charity
Shocking levels of sugar in supersize bags are causing an obesity crisis
NEWS 26 January 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Charity provided a vital Christmas helpline for struggling families
During December Fife Gingerbread delivered vital Festive Packages to 121 families to help ease the stress of the Christmas period
NEWS 26 January 2018 by Graham Martin
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Football act set to be scrapped after parliament vote
The repeal of the Offensive Behaviour at Football Act will now be further considered by politicians
NEWS 26 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Half of charities unaware of GDPR
The new legislation will come into force in May, but smaller organisations have low awareness of the changes
NEWS 26 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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