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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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Cost of living crisis: the hard facts
Matthew Linning discusses new evidence on the impact of the cost of living crisis on volunteering
OPINION 13 January 2023 by Matthew Linning
 
Urban farm could avoid closure, council says
Gorgie Farm in Edinburgh has said that talks are underway.
NEWS 12 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Obituary: Pippa Coutts - sharp wit and good humour
At the end of 2022 the team at Carnegie UK said goodbye to their good friend and colleague Pippa Coutts
OPINION 11 January 2023 by Jennifer Wallace
 
Aberdeen green campaigners to take fight for park to Holyrood
NEWS 11 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Cyber skills every employee should have
Essential tips on improving cyber security for your organisation
OPINION 9 January 2023 by Jude McCorry
 
Former charity CEO to join social enterprise team
Brian has been the CEO of Age Scotland for over a decade.
NEWS 9 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Which Scots charity workers and volunteers got gongs in the King's New Year's Honours list?
Third sector and civil society stalwarts rewarded for their selfless dedication
NEWS 4 January 2023 by Rab Armour
 
Charity confirms Edinburgh urban farm set to close amid running costs crisis
The site, which which gives volunteering opportunities to disadvantaged young people and adults, has warned that rising costs and lack of funding have forced this decision.
NEWS 4 January 2023 by Niall Christie
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Charity implores exam authority to mark sacrifice of Asian soldiers in both world wars
The move would combat racism the organisation says
NEWS 20 December 2022 by Rab Armour
 
Streaming platform Twitch facing backlash after including “hate groups” on approved charities list
The LGB Alliance - which claims to be “gender critical” and has faced widespread criticism for its “anti-trans” work - will no longer be included on Twitch’s roster of charities which users can support. 
NEWS 19 December 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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