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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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New charity toolkit aims to strengthen refugee communities
A launch event will take place on December 9. 
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish children’s charity joins X-odus
Children First will no longer have a presence on the platform formerly known as Twitter. 
NEWS 20 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Report outlines work of commission on human rights
The Scottish Human Rights Commission is Scotland’s National Human Rights Institution. 
NEWS 20 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Charities can help break down barriers to employment
Colin Smyth MSP highlights how Scotland’s third sector can improve employment prospects for more disabled people
OPINION 20 November 2024 by Colin Smyth MSP
 
Band Aid reissue will do more damage than good, aid body warns
Anniversary release for famous single is full of controversy
NEWS 20 November 2024 by Rab Armour
 
Charities call on first minister to do more to tackle fuel poverty
The letter was also signed by more than a dozen charities and campaigners working to end fuel poverty
NEWS 19 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Palestine Action activists freed from Scottish prison
Two of the five being held behind bars north of the border have been released.
NEWS 19 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Impact of budget on Scottish charities as helpful as a “vigorous kick in the spleen”
A letter to the editor from Alistair Haw, chief executive officer, Scottish Huntington’s Association
OPINION 14 November 2024 by Alistair Haw
 
Five Palestine Action activists remain imprisoned in Scotland
The group, dubbed the Thales 5, face sentences between 12 and 14 months. 
NEWS 14 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish budget: the time for fair and efficient funding is now
Dr Judith Turbyne urges the Scottish Government to prioritise stable funding models and better use of resources for charities
OPINION 14 November 2024 by Dr Judith Turbyne
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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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