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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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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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Group aims to fund policy work in Scotland
The Scottish Policy Foundation aims to address a lack of funding for research
NEWS 1 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
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
 
New social enterprise to transform travel
Transform Consultancy will carry out sustainable transport research that could change the way we travel
NEWS 30 November 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Personalisation is just not working, third sector tells MSPs
Third sector bodies said the failure of Self Directed Support is infringing people's human rights
NEWS 30 November 2017 by Susan Smith
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Further delay for Named Person plans
Politicians have stressed the need for clear guidance to be provided to professionals who will be affected by the legislation
NEWS 30 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Giving Tuesday a massive success
Millions of pounds were donated to UK organisations as part of the annual online event
NEWS 30 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Schools could face equality inspections
Youngsters have set out a series of recommendations to help make Scotland a more inclusive place
NEWS 30 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Help provide a lifeline for refugees in Scotland this winter
Scottish Refugee Council is running a winter appeal to help people rebuild their lives in Scotland
NEWS 30 November 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Scotland’s beaches are getting muckier
The Marine Conservation Society has discovered large numbers of disposable food and drink containers and a dramatic increase in wet wipes
NEWS 30 November 2017 by Susan Smith
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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