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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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New film celebrates media co-op's 20 years of campaigning
It features asylum-seekers and people with disabilities getting behind the camera, award-winning feminist animation, international peace-building, protests and pipers
NEWS 24 May 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Scots urged to be aware of general election voting rules and deadlines
Don't get caught out and lose your vote, urges charity
NEWS 24 May 2024 by Graham Martin
 
General election 2024: we need a humane politics
There has been a muted reaction to news of the 4 July Westminster poll from Scotland's charity sector
NEWS 24 May 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Refugee Festival Scotland reveals 2024 programme
Events will be held across the country between June 14 and 23. 
NEWS 23 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Social Enterprise Awards Scotland open for applications
Applications have opened for the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2024. 
NEWS 22 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
New podcast launches for the voluntary sector: ‘Listening and Learning Together’
Sponsored content: The Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) have launched ‘Listening and Learning Together – the IVAR podcast’.
OPINION 21 May 2024 Sponsored content
 
RSA workers accept pay deal following industrial action
Members of the IWGB went on strike in September last year. 
NEWS 20 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
The never-ending story of Citizens Advice
For five years I’ve had the privilege to help tell the stories of Citizens Advice in Scotland. As I prepare to move on to a new role, I’ve been reflecting on the stories that will stay with me.
OPINION 20 May 2024 by Kieron Higgins
 
A tax on volunteering? PVG fee proposal raises concerns
Proposed charges would be devastating for the many who rely on volunteer led services
OPINION 17 May 2024 by Sarah Latto
 
Working together to transform our community
Lindsay Banks on the work of the Newton Stewart Initiative
OPINION 15 May 2024 by Lindsay Banks
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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