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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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Give bees a chance: councils told to stop cutting grass
An overwhelming majority of the public want councils to help bees by cutting grass less often
NEWS 6 April 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Goodmovers | Who is going where in the voluntary sector | 6 April 2017
Find out who has been appointed to fill some of the biggest roles in the third sector in our latest Goodmovers round-up.
NEWS 6 April 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
Symbolic art work remembers the fallen
Sculpture will be on display in Glasgow's museums in aid of Poppyscotland
NEWS 6 April 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Eleven UK charities fined for breaching data laws
Information Commissioner takes action against leading charities who breached privacy of donors
NEWS 5 April 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Government rape clause leads to boycott by leading charities
Proof of rape before being awarded tax credits will only humiliate already victimised women say charities
NEWS 5 April 2017 by Robert Armour
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Half of disabled PIP claimants have had benefits cut by DWP
​Ongoing reviews mean claimants need to prove they are entitled to benefits - and often fail to do so
NEWS 5 April 2017 by Robert Armour
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Housing associations fear impact of Brexit
Leaving Europe is all about damage limitation say Scotland's housing associations
NEWS 5 April 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Scottish Gov slammed for millions paid to tax dodging Amazon
Millions paid to giant online retailer despite its refusal to pay Living Wage
NEWS 5 April 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Shelter Scotland announces new vice president
​Robert Black takes on role in recognition for previous work with the charity
NEWS 5 April 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Rape shame football signing sends the wrong message
Clyde FC defends decision to sign David Goodwillie despite criticism led by Rape Crisis Scotland and a Glasgow MSP
NEWS 5 April 2017 by Paul Cardwell
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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