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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Council urged to support Aberdeen Big Noise social intervention programme
“We urge Aberdeen councillors to urgently demonstrate their commitment to the Torry community and ensure that together we can continue to support the children who need us the most.”
NEWS 22 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charities among voices calling for reversal of job-threatening culture cuts
Creative Scotland faces having to use £7m from its £17m national lottery reserves to preserve “standstill” funding agreements for 120 organisations.
NEWS 20 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Cancer Prevention Action Week – the Great British Sarnie Swap
Cut out processed meat to beat disease
OPINION 20 February 2023 by Melanie Marks Purnode
 
Hundreds sign community-led petition for music project funding
Big Noise Douglas, run by the charity Sistema Scotland, helps young people reach their full potential through music and a wider support programme.
NEWS 16 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
New charity launched to protect Scottish rainforests
The new charity has raised funds from a number of private donors to acquire Couldoran House.
NEWS 16 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Behind the figures: social sector still growing
New social enterprise census showcases successes and challenges
OPINION 14 February 2023 by Duncan Thorp
 
Charities must recognise continued link with racial disparities in communities, report warns
"Such statements need to be the start of anti-racism work, not the end of it.”
NEWS 13 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's February edition is out now - read it all here
NEWS 13 February 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Costs crisis pushing animal charity's services to the limit
Resources become tighter yet more pressure on services
NEWS 13 February 2023 by Robert Armour
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Glasgow Credit Union donates thousands to local charities
Over the last four months, Glasgow Credit Union has supported a variety of organisations through its Giving Glasgow programme. 
NEWS 10 February 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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