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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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An Employer’s Guide to Employees Using their Own Vehicles for Work
OPINION 9 June 2023 by June Pennykid
 
Fixing energy costs can be an effective way to help charities manage their budgets and plan for the future
Sally-ann Beaver, Sales Director for Utility Aid, discusses how fixing energy costs can be an effective way to help charities budget and plan for the future.
OPINION 7 June 2023 by Sally-ann Beaver
 
Greta Thunberg returns to Scotland to give talk
Community groups can apply for free tickets
NEWS 1 June 2023 by Robert Armour
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A celebration of peer volunteers!
It’s Volunteer Week 2023 and a chance to celebrate the fabulous and enriching contribution peer volunteers bring to mental health services and support.
OPINION 1 June 2023 by Lesley Smith
 
TV host dropped from charity
Mr Schofield was also dropped by his talent agency, and has now had all ties severed with the Prince’s Trust. 
NEWS 31 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Edinburgh-based charity set to open new site
The newest centre will create 18 new Living Wage jobs in the community when it opens in September 2023. 
NEWS 29 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Annual Social Enterprise Awards Scotland open for applications
This year, three new categories have been introduced providing further opportunities for social enterprises.
NEWS 26 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
New book aims to help organisations understand the difference their service makes
The study paints a realistic picture of how organisations contribute to change.
NEWS 25 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Fund opens for applicants
Grants of up to £80,000 are up for grabs
OPINION 25 May 2023 by Robert Armour
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Wealthy must step up and give more, top of charitable list says
Hedge fund manager Sir Chris Hohn, 56, tops the rankings by giving away more than 15 per cent of his current wealth. 
NEWS 19 May 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.

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