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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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How are disabled people’s human rights being addressed in Scotland?
Disabled people cannot wait another seven years for their rights to be fully protected without action from the Scottish Government
OPINION 22 August 2023 by Eilidh Dickson
 
Children’s charity marks anniversary milestone with Mile of Memories
Richmond's Hope is recognising 20 years of service with a special event on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
NEWS 16 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Unlocking procurement opportunities  
Social Enterprise Scotland is keen to find out exactly how we can better use public sector spending power to open up more opportunities for social enterprises and the people and communities they serve 
OPINION 16 August 2023 by Duncan Thorp
 
Charity protests cycling world championships over exclusion of trans women
The protest ride coincided with the elite women’s road race, after the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) banned trans women from competing in female sporting events.
NEWS 15 August 2023 by Niall Christie
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TFN magazine's August edition is out now - read it all here!
NEWS 14 August 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Remembering Jackie Johnson, an exceptional woman who changed the lives of disadvantaged people  
Scotland's Bravest pays tribute to a remarkable woman
OPINION 11 August 2023 Guest post
 
Workers at charity-run cinema win union recognition
It will be the first cinema in the country to sign a voluntary recognition agreement.
NEWS 10 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Shooting industry no longer give carte blanche in the countryside with new wildlife Bill
Ahead of August 12, campaigners are calling on the Scottish Government to be bold.
NEWS 10 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Climate campaigners join forces to save greenspace
The peaceful demonstration was held in response to a call for support from members of the community in Torry, Aberdeen.
NEWS 10 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
LGBT+ charity facing closure after loss of funding
Four Pillars said they face an "imminent threat of projected closure” following the loss of crucial funding. 
NEWS 10 August 2023 by Niall Christie
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.

Read it here
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