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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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Scottish Rural & Islands Parliament opens 
This year also sees the inaugural Scottish Rural & Islands Youth Parliament.
NEWS 1 November 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish Ministers pressed over pledge to fix climate law breach
The work is being led by the Good Law Project and the Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland. 
NEWS 31 October 2023 by Niall Christie
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Lorraine Kelly to front a night of fundraising as STV Children’s Appeal returns
This year’s event features an exclusive performance by Tom Walker.
NEWS 31 October 2023 by Niall Christie
 
SCIAF welcomes new chief executive 
Lorraine Currie joins the charity following an impressive career spanning three decades in humanitarian relief and international development. 
NEWS 31 October 2023 by Niall Christie
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Blueprint for workplace equality: Scottish employers invited to flagship conference 
Scotland is gearing up to host a major conference shining a light on workplace equality and diversity, highlighting the potential advantages of these forward-thinking strategies
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Scotland's social enterprise awards: find out all about the winners and nominees here
The annual awards Scotland saw nine social enterprises and social entrepreneurs from across the country revealed at a Holyrood reception
NEWS 27 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Thank goodness you’re here!   
June Pennykid celebrates the sector on her return to the Gathering
OPINION 27 October 2023 by June Pennykid
 
Charity launches legal challenge against “segregation” of asylum seekers
Asylum seekers have been accommodated at the site since July 12.
NEWS 26 October 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Oxfam Scotland staff poised for strike action over pay
They will join UK colleagues if union ballot is successful
NEWS 25 October 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Fast track Palestinian refugees, charities urge
They want similar status as afforded to Ukrainians
NEWS 24 October 2023 by Robert Armour
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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