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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 carers urged to apply for new £327 per month payment
Advice Direct Scotland is urging carers to prepare for the switch to the Carer Support Payment
NEWS 29 October 2024 by Graham Martin
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Paid yesterday, broke today: ending the link between suicide and financial insecurity
Samaritans Scotland launches new report, Paid Yesterday, Broke Today, examining the impact of financial and employment insecurity on suicidal thoughts and behaviour.
OPINION 28 October 2024 by Dave Morris
 
Charities revolt at prospect of devastating cuts to Edinburgh’s community organisations
The council may step in and cover shortfalls for the remainder of this financial year.
NEWS 29 October 2024 by Niall Christie
 
More job losses hit sector as inclusion charity lays off 24 staff
Funding woes worsen leading to closure
NEWS 29 October 2024 by Robert Armour
 
UK budget: employer NI hike could push charities to the brink
Sector leaders call for urgent clarification on whether voluntary organisations will be hit
NEWS 28 October 2024 by Graham Martin
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Leading charity undertakes subtle rebrand
Organisation has refreshed its brand
NEWS 28 October 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Young people make a Big Noise with world-renowned RSNO
“It was great seeing the kids on the stage and having the experience of playing in an orchestra like that"
NEWS 25 October 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Charity secures funding to support vulnerable mothers facing childbirth alone
A £10,000 grant will be used to train a new group of volunteers to be birth companions
NEWS 24 October 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Pioneering charity faces closure as Scottish Government makes it compete for cash
Budget cuts and funding changes mean it has lost its £480,000 core grant
NEWS 24 October 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Record demand on services sees charity appeal for support
Unprecedented demand experienced by the organisation
NEWS 21 October 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Charity ramps up fundraising efforts on new school for vulnerable children
The organisation seeks to raise the final £500,000 needed to complete the vital project
NEWS 21 October 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Two child limit entrenching families into poverty
Removing the cap could lift 500,000 children out of poverty
NEWS 21 October 2024 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.

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