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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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Isle of Lewis community hub wins prestigious green energy award
The former school was purchased by volunteer group Urras Stòras An Rubha in 2015 and the plan to give the building a new lease of life was realised in September when it reopened as Aros An Rubha. 
NEWS 8 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Govan wins Men's Shed of the Year
Prestigious award goes to southside charity
NEWS 8 December 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Men’s Sheds Association could be forced to close as government withdraws funding
The groups aim to tackle social isolation and improve their members’ mental health, but ministers have said the Scottish Government will not provide further funding for the initiative. 
NEWS 1 December 2022 by Niall Christie
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Global street paper network launches major fundraiser
Glasgow-based charity appeals for donations to combat poverty and homelessness this Giving Tuesday
NEWS 29 November 2022 by Graham Martin
 
North-east charity launches fundraising calendar 
After sharing some of her pictures on social media, colleagues came up with the idea of putting together a calendar.
NEWS 29 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
TFN's Guide to Running a Charity is out now!
This year's publication looks at how to weather the cost of living storm
NEWS 25 November 2022 by Graham Martin
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My enterprise journey is one I want to take more young people on
Karis Gill on the transformational role enterprise played in her life
OPINION 23 November 2022 by Karis Gill
 
Charity-run Highland theatre announces widespread redundancies
Bosses at the Eden Court theatre said the impact of inflation and the “slow return” of audiences after the pandemic is impacting their efforts to keep the site open. 
NEWS 23 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
TFN's November edition is out now - read it here
New magazine looks at what's been achieved since Cop26
NEWS 14 November 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Community completes epic land buyout in “moment of history and hope”
Leading charities backing the campaign included Borders Forest Trust, John Muir Trust, Rewilding Britain, RSPB Scotland, Scottish Wildlife Trust, Trees for Life, and the Woodland Trust.
NEWS 11 November 2022 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.

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