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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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Voluntary sector funding: an urgent revamp is needed
A debate in the Scottish Parliament has highlighted the importance of multiyear funding to help charities rebuild after Covid-19
NEWS 3 December 2020 by Gareth Jones
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Councils reliance on fossil fuel stocks exposed
Data shows they are vulnerable investments
NEWS 3 December 2020 by Robert Armour
 
Voluntary sector has shown how vital it is: it must now be valued accordingly
To coincide with an important Scottish parliamentary debate, Ruth Maguire MSP write on why charities are #NeverMoreNeeded
OPINION 1 December 2020 Guest post
 
Campaigners' victory as grouse shooting industry faces regulation
Estate owners could lose shooting licence when wildlife crimes are committed
NEWS 27 November 2020 by Graham Martin
 
Tories try to balance the books on the backs of the poorest
Charities say people will die and millions of lives will be damaged as Sunak slashes foreign aid budget
NEWS 26 November 2020 by Graham Martin
 
TFN's Guide to Running A Charity is out now!
Experts from across the sector give advice on working in a year like no other
NEWS 24 November 2020 by Graham Martin
 
Tories seek new laws to slash aid spending
More than 200 charities join campaign to make sure Westminster meets its commitments to the world's poorest
NEWS 24 November 2020 by Graham Martin
 
Scots urged to cut waste this Christmas
Zero Waste Scotland says this year is the perfect time to start new greener traditions
NEWS 24 November 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Ethical dilemma faces Scottish Investment Bank
Call for confirmation of its mission and ethics
NEWS 23 November 2020 by Robert Armour
 
Progress made on climate response but good work must continue
A new report has revealed the progress that has been made in responding to the climate emergency in Scotland
NEWS 23 November 2020 by Gareth Jones
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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