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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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‘I Need Help’ button aims to help those in crisis
The new initiative has been launched by Shelter Scotland and can be utilised by other charities
NEWS 11 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Inquiry probes widespread dishonesty claims by DWP assessors
Too many decisions are being overturned leading to widespread criticism of how assessments are managed
NEWS 11 October 2017 by Rab Armour
10 comments
 
New employment programme will lead to private sector profits feast
£76.6m worth of employment contracts going to companies based outside of Scotland or working in partnership with international bodies
NEWS 11 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Praise for SNP’s pledge to supply affordable energy to low income Scots
Struggling families would be supplied with affordable energy as part of groundbreaking scheme
NEWS 11 October 2017 by Rab Armour
1 comment
 
Public slow to respond to DEC appeal as it raises £7m
Public slow to respond to plight of stateless Rohingya
NEWS 11 October 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Brexit will decimate disabled communities, charity warns
​Report lays bare impact Brexit could have on vulnerable Scots
NEWS 10 October 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Charity backs fresh appeal by Jodie Jones’ killer Luke Mitchell
​Charity believes case should yet again be reviewed
NEWS 10 October 2017 by Rab Armour
2 comments
 
Charity makes key recommendations to support cared-for children
Report pushes for changes to the existing system
NEWS 10 October 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Government needs to provide more support for Universal Credit fallout
Organisations are struggling to cope with demand on services created by Universal Credit
NEWS 10 October 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Highlands event for bisexual and trans people
BiTastic is an opportunity for bisexual and trans people and their family and friends to meet others and discuss issues
NEWS 10 October 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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