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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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What does the third sector need most from IndyBrexit?
Martin Sime considers what impact the third sector can have in the second independence referendum campaign while leaving the EU
OPINION 15 March 2017 Guest post
 
DWP tells PIP assessors: discriminate against mentally ill
Fears claimants will find it harder to get full entitlement to Personal Independence Payments
NEWS 15 March 2017 by Robert Armour
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Charities which exploit workers will be named and shamed
A group which names and shames companies which exploit workers has warned charities they could be in the firing line
NEWS 14 March 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Zero tolerance for exploiting bosses
Better Than Zero has bad bosses on the run
FEATURE 13 March 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Charities are a crucial part of the Living Wage movement
Sandy MacDonald argues that paying the Living Wage is crucial to help charities deliver on their mission
OPINION 10 March 2017 Guest post
 
Scottish Government must counter Westminster cuts
​Budget increased cash for Scotland - but will do nothing to counter welfare reforms
NEWS 9 March 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Global action staged marking International Women’s Day 2017
Global protests underway to mark the day of action
NEWS 8 March 2017 by Robert Armour
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UK budget: “thin gruel” for Scots third sector
Scotland's third sector responds to today's budget statement
NEWS 8 March 2017 by Robert Armour
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Universal Credit in crisis: Calls for roll-out to be halted
Claimants on low incomes being left destitute with the introduction of the controversial system
NEWS 7 March 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Campaign launched to dispel rape myths
Campaign aims to heighten awareness about how victims respond to rape
NEWS 6 March 2017 by Robert Armour
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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