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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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Children’s commissioner considers welfare legal action
Scotland's children's commissioner has said that a complaint could be issued against Universal Credit
NEWS 4 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Disabled children living in poverty across Scotland
The charity Contact has revealed the impact a shameful lack of support is having on the families of disabled children across Scotland
NEWS 4 December 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Millions of meals go straight to the bin
Top chef Gary Maclean has given his tips to avoid food waste this Christmas
NEWS 4 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
New Domestic Abuse Bill tackles controlling behaviour
The crackdown on domestic abuse is set to continue, a discussion event heard last week
NEWS 4 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Scotland must prepare for huge increase in cancer sufferers
The amount of people living with cancer in Scotland is set to rise to 360,000 by 2030
NEWS 4 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
After Grenfell: urgent social housing action needed to prevent tragedy
Plans have been revealed to ensure sprinklers are fitted to all new social housing in Scotland
NEWS 1 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Investigation launched into true reasons for the disability employment gap
Independent Living in Scotland is looking for disabled workers to share their experiences to help address inequality in Scotland's workplaces
NEWS 1 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
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Ex MSP takes up leading charity role
A former MSP will head up the policy team at Scotland’s Scotland’s largest visual impairment charity
NEWS 1 December 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Dads Rock gets Scottish Government lifeline
A £50,000 grant from the Scottish Government has temporarily saved the threatened Edinburgh charity from closure
NEWS 1 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Glasgow to be the best place in Europe for LGBTI+ people
A new agreement between Glasgow LGBTI third sector organisations and the city council aims to ensure Glasgow is an equality trailblazer
NEWS 1 December 2017 by Susan Smith
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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