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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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Charity gives sound advice on how to avoid family conflict this Christmas
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NEWS 23 December 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Compassion for our children next Christmas? 
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OPINION 23 December 2024 by Erica Young
 
A future free from harm - 20 years of WithYou
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OPINION 20 December 2024 by Louise Stewart
 
UK charity Human Appeal ramps up aid to Syria
The 13-year conflict has led to millions of Syrians experiencing displacement, more than half of whom are children.
NEWS 16 December 2024 by Niall Christie
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Defibrillator donated by charity stolen from North East town
Police in Moray are investigating the incident. 
NEWS 16 December 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Call for urgent action as number of legal plans for vulnerable children slumps to a new low
Concerns raised as co-ordinated support plans drop. 
NEWS 13 December 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Donald Trump’s new fragrances vs the real world
Duncan Thorp on democracy in 2024
OPINION 12 December 2024 by Duncan Thorp
 
Fraudster friend must repay stolen cash to charities she defrauded
Landmark decision by Falkirk Sheriff Court
NEWS 11 December 2024 by Robert Armour
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Scottish budget aftermath: hope well hidden in the long grass
Oxfam Scotland’s Jamie Livingstone assesses the latest fiscal pledges from Holyrood – and find them wanting
OPINION 10 December 2024 by Jamie Livingstone
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TFN magazine's December edition is out now: read it all here!
New mag looks at Band Aid 40, the National Insurance hike, the Scottish budget and much more
NEWS 9 December 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Worried about fuel bills this winter? Let's chat
Derek Mitchell on a new campaign: worried this winter? Let’s chat
OPINION 9 December 2024 by Derek Mitchell
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Scottish budget – cause for optimism but questions remain
Sarah Latto: we need urgent reassurance and clarity from the government
OPINION 6 December 2024 by Sarah Latto
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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