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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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Tears of joy as scientists close to Huntington’s cure
​Breakthrough as new drug offers huge hope for patients with life shortening disease
NEWS 12 December 2017 by Rab Armour
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Charities need to protect the vulnerable from predators
Advice is being given on safeguarding after recent incidents of alleged sexual assault
NEWS 11 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity patron faces drug charge
Actor Paul Brannigan has denied being involved in the production of cannabis
NEWS 11 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
OSCR probe into leading architecture body
The charity regulator has been contacted over concerns about transparency at the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland
NEWS 11 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
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Katie Hopkins hits out at Sleep in the Park
The controversial TV personality said that participants would be better taking up acting than spending a night on the street
NEWS 11 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
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Legal breeders profiteering on puppies
OneKind has said urgent action is needed to ensure dogs are bred in safe conditions
NEWS 11 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
National Campaigning Awards open for entries
The National Campaigning Awards is on the hunt for the UK's most effective, creative and courageous campaigners
NEWS 11 December 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Regulator rebukes Oxfam over sexual assault failings
Trustees being kept in the dark over serious incidents
NEWS 11 December 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Scots forced to foodbanks for soap and toothpaste
Humiliation grows for for low-income families in Scotland hit by welfare cuts
NEWS 11 December 2017 by Rab Armour
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Sleep in the Park raises £3.6 million for fight against homelessness
More than 8,000 people braved icy conditions for the mass sleepout in Edinburgh
NEWS 11 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a special look at what it’s like to work in Scotland’s voluntary sector, featuring the results of in-depth research. It contains a wealth of advice and analysis from experts in their field.

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