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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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Two thirds of disabled Scots win fit-for-work appeals
​Figures reveal vast majority win appeal leading to calls for flawed scheme to be scrapped
NEWS 20 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Campaigners gather to challenge poverty
The Poverty Alliance is aiming to create a new generation of anti-poverty activists
NEWS 19 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Show us the money! Social care charities rage at Scottish Government
Charities hit out after Scottish Government announces a major social care pay rise but doesn't say who will pay for it
NEWS 19 October 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Cash boost to help solve missing people crisis
​Over 100 reports of missing people are received each day in Scotland
NEWS 18 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Charities warned against surge in online scams
Charities are particularly vulnerable to online fraud
NEWS 18 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Charities warned: aid convoys are a front for terrorists
Stark warning that humanitarian convoys will be subject to heightened regulation
NEWS 18 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Charity founder blames failure on politicians and media
​Founder publishes new book telling her side of the story after well-publicised failure
NEWS 18 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Charity opens cafe and community hub
Scottish Autism is opening a new facility in Alloa
NEWS 18 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Drop in youngsters admitted to non specialist wards for mental health illnesses
However experts have said more needs to be done to ensure specialist support is available
NEWS 18 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
DWP accused of deliberately concealing information
​MPs criticise the government department after failing to take part in inquiry
NEWS 18 October 2017 by Robert 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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