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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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Scottish charity warns Labour’s NI increase will cost it £100,000
Mark Bevan of Leuchie House said the announcement would result in an "increase in suffering for families". 
NEWS 26 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Shetland’s third sector “facing uncertainty” after NI hike announcement
Lynn Tulloch of Voluntary Action Shetland spoke out about the plans
NEWS 26 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Step change needed in third sector engagement to reap benefits from public service reform
Such partnerships are seen as essential to designing reform that responds to local needs and supports meaningful change.
NEWS 26 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Campaign urges public in major cities to remember the homeless
UK has highest rate of homelessness in developed world
NEWS 26 November 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Bold tax reforms are needed to tackle poverty and inequality in Scotland
Civil society campaign says radical measures are needed to fix the country's broken public finances
NEWS 26 November 2024 by Graham Martin
 
People Know How - when the funding runs out
This powerful blog from People Know How provides a stark insight into the impact of funding cuts and service closures on both volunteers and the staff who support them
OPINION 26 November 2024 by Amy Watters
 
Stonewall CEO responds to “blood money” concerns amid links to arms trade
The charity’s CEO will meet campaigners who raised concerns about work with weapons manufacturers.
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish charities hit out at Starmer over plans to “crack down” on benefits
The Labour Government have unveiled plans for cuts worth £137billion.
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Disability charity could be forced to cut workforce by 72%
Glasgow Disability Alliance warn government funding uncertainty may force charity to make staff redundant. 
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish hospices warn of uncertain future amid “insurmountable funding gap”
The chief executive of a Scottish hospice has joined calls for more financial help amid a funding crisis in the sector. 
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
“Deeply worried”: charity-run college boss in financial warning
Corseford College is the only facility in Scotland dedicated to young adults with complex needs and disabilities. 
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
New charity toolkit aims to strengthen refugee communities
A launch event will take place on December 9. 
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Third sector fuel poverty ‘heroes’ honoured
Energy Action Scotland held their annual awards in Glasgow. 
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Rare move as sheriff attempts legal bid to recoup stolen cash for charities
Fraudster faces confiscation order on assetts
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Robert Armour
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How can we unlock the £23 billion of unclaimed support?  
Derek Mitchell: “Here we are in a cost-of-living crisis, yet there’s billions of pounds just sitting there, unclaimed”
OPINION 25 November 2024 by Derek Mitchell
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