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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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Universal Credit must be overhauled says its creator
The architect of the controversial Universal Credit (UC) system has joined calls for its urgent reform
NEWS 16 November 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Abused children in Scotland are being failed
​Other services and agencies are having to intervene
NEWS 15 November 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Prosecutors arrange meeting after Justice for Shaun petition
​Huge response forces prosecutors to act
NEWS 15 November 2017 by Robert Armour
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Uni becomes latest to divest from fossil fuels
​Campaigners hail the move as more universities turn away from unethical investments
NEWS 15 November 2017 by Robert Armour
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Victory: third sector hails minimum pricing
Drink industry attempts to halt legislation but Supreme Court rejects its argument
NEWS 15 November 2017 by Robert Armour
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Could you be a #SocialMediaSanta?
Over 6,000 children will be homeless in Scotland this Christmas, but you could brighten up their holiday by becoming a #SocialMediaSanta
NEWS 14 November 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Do a good deed and celebrate Scotland
The public are being asked to do a good deed on St Andrew’s Day to celebrate Scotland’s history, culture and the nation’s shared values
NEWS 14 November 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Food charities seek volunteers in run up to Christmas
Two of Britain's biggest food poverty charities are looking for volunteers to help collect donations in Tesco stores in the run up to Christmas
NEWS 14 November 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Gambling addiction support offered by youth charity
More young people are becoming addicted to online gambling
NEWS 14 November 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Suicidal Scots are crying out for help
Figures show suicidal people reach out to health services before they die
NEWS 14 November 2017 by Robert Armour
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TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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