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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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What does the rise of AI mean for charities? 
Shaf Mansour explores the implications of AI for charities 
OPINION 6 July 2023 by Shaf Mansour
 
Volunteering in a Shifting Skills Landscape
People learn through volunteering, and are also supported to learn by volunteers, in a range of settings. 
OPINION 5 July 2023 by Sarah Latto
 
Former Kinross Shed Chairman joins association board
David joins seven SMSA trustees to further extend the hub’s reach of regional support to over 200 groups
NEWS 3 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
(New) Deal or No (New) Deal? 
Last week the Scottish Government published a New Deal with Local Government and its New Deal for Business Group Report. 
OPINION 3 July 2023 by Kirsten Hogg
 
John Muir Trust to manage John Muir Way
The trust will look after the route - a host to 400,000 walkers every year.
NEWS 28 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Gender inequality impacts all organisations, including the third sector
Equally Safe at Work is an employer accreditation programme designed to support employers understand the causes of their gender pay gap by providing a framework to drive change.
OPINION 27 June 2023 Sponsored content
 
TFN magazine's June edition is out now - read it here!
New edition looks at Pride, the housing crisis, the Scottish Charity Awards and AI in the sector
NEWS 26 June 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Scottish Charity Awards 2023 winners announced
This year’s shortlist included 32 individuals and organisations from charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups across the country.
NEWS 24 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
“Pushed to the brink”: Government told to act over threat to small charities
Demand for their services and support is rising as are income and fundraising challenges and their own running costs. 
NEWS 19 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
New report warns of potential animal welfare emergency
The Animal Kindness Index is a UK-wide survey into people's attitudes towards animals.
NEWS 19 June 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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