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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, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Universal basic income: an idea whose time has come?
A universal basic income (UBI) is an idea whose time has come, a major third sector event was told
NEWS 31 August 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Universal Credit will hurt the poorest: it must be stopped
Scotland’s charities have united to demand the UK government stop the roll-out of the controversial Universal Credit system
NEWS 31 August 2017 by Graham Martin
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Animal sanctuary boss jailed after keeping dogs in horrific conditions
The case has strengthened calls for harsher penalties to be introduced for those who abuse animals
NEWS 30 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Football charity steps in to help families over summer
The Big Hearts Community Trust responded to Edinburgh families in need this summer with its biggest range of summer activities yet
NEWS 30 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Millions of teens live in fear of crime
The Children's Society has said that 2.2 million youngsters worry about falling victim to criminals
NEWS 30 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Poppyscotland family event will return
Ride, Ramble or Run takes place on 10 September at Fort George
NEWS 30 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Positive report for blind home after first inspection
Allermuir has been praised across the board by inspectors
NEWS 30 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Social Bite hopes to raise millions through charity sleepout
A-list celebrities and thousands of people will be out in force for Sleep in the Park
NEWS 30 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
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Samaritans in line for funding boost
The charity has secured a new partnership with Scotmid Co-operative
NEWS 29 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
BrewDog to donate millions of pounds to charity
The Scottish beer company's Unicorn Fund is set to benefit a range of organisations
NEWS 29 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
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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