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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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Autumn budget fails to consider impacts of NI increases on voluntary sector employers
Sheghley Ogilvie: the essential services and support provided by voluntary organisations was neither mentioned nor recognised
OPINION 6 November 2024 by Sheghley Ogilvie
 
Forthcoming climate conference can’t be a Cop out – for all of our sakes 
Dr Ben Wilson: "reject the short-termism and self-centredness that drove the climate crisis in favour of long-term politics for the common good" 
OPINION 5 November 2024 by Dr Ben Wilson
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Co-chairs: could two heads be better than one for your charity?
Lawyer Helen Kidd explores the rise of the co-chair
OPINION 5 November 2024 by Helen Kidd
 
Exclusive: Stonewall told it must stop taking "blood money" from the arms trade
Former and current staff have said the LGBTQ+ charity must end its partnerships with weapons manufacturers
NEWS 4 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
How does the UK budget affect Scottish social enterprises? 
An analysis by Duncan Thorp 
OPINION 4 November 2024 by Duncan Thorp
 
Everyone will regret this: SCVO on cuts plan which will devastate charities
NEWS 31 October 2024 by Anna Fowlie
 
Demo against cuts that could wipe out 64 Edinburgh charities
Assemble at 9am outside Edinburgh City Chambers on Friday, 1 November
NEWS 31 October 2024 by Graham Martin
 
“Further financial burden”: sector pleads with Chancellor after National Insurance hike
Concerns remain about international aid budgets, alongside National Insurance rises for employers.
NEWS 30 October 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scots dig deep for Middle East appeal
Rapid response as NGOs work tirelessly in the region
NEWS 30 October 2024 by Robert Armour
 
“UK must advocate for UNRWA”: Bosses of NGOs speak out over Israel’s agency ban 
Concerns have been raised about the devastating effect this could have on aid. 
NEWS 29 October 2024 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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