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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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Crowdfunder saves Glasgow charity from financial hardship
Glasgow Wood has been operating for 18 years. 
NEWS 23 December 2024 by Niall Christie
 
What exactly are circular communities?
Susan Stewart on reuse, repair, recycling and more…
OPINION 16 December 2024 by Susan Stewart
 
Coalition calls for “ambition” as community benefits consultation launched
The consultation comes after repeated calls from the Coalition for an update to community benefit standards from clean energy developments.
NEWS 20 December 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Glasgow pop-up transport hub hailed for boosting active travel rates
The shared hub is on West Prince’s Street in Kelvinbridge.
NEWS 19 December 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Humanitarian aid provided by Scottish Government for hidden crises in Sudan
The Scottish Government will provide critical aid to one of the world's most overlooked and devastating crises.
NEWS 16 December 2024 by Niall Christie
 
UK charity Human Appeal ramps up aid to Syria
The 13-year conflict has led to millions of Syrians experiencing displacement, more than half of whom are children.
NEWS 16 December 2024 by Niall Christie
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Scottish charity wins prestigious European award
Scotland’s Churches Trust’s work recording religious cultural heritage was recognised.
NEWS 16 December 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Campaigning charity chief leaves after nine years at the helm
She will depart at the end of January, leaving “a considerable legacy of achievements”
NEWS 13 December 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Just Transition Commission calls on Scottish Government to set targets
A new report from the commission warned Scotland is “at risk of going backwards”. 
NEWS 12 December 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Donald Trump’s new fragrances vs the real world
Duncan Thorp on democracy in 2024
OPINION 12 December 2024 by Duncan Thorp
 
Public Service Awards reward third sector organisations and campaigners
Awards have now run for 11 years
NEWS 11 December 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Scottish budget aftermath: hope well hidden in the long grass
Oxfam Scotland’s Jamie Livingstone assesses the latest fiscal pledges from Holyrood – and find them wanting
OPINION 10 December 2024 by Jamie Livingstone
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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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