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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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Circle’s annual fundraiser The DARED Challenge is back!
Since its launch, the challenge has captured the hearts of over 600 runners, raising an £87,000 for children and families in Scotland
OPINION 18 April 2024 by Kirsty Henderson
 
Demand for fuel voucher and emergency credit advice soared over the winter
Country's CABs unlock £3 million for clients
NEWS 17 April 2024 by Graham Martin
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CFG's Technical Update Conference is coming to Glasgow. 
Sponsored content: join us as we discuss the latest sector updates that may impact charitable organisations like yours
OPINION 15 April 2024 Sponsored content
 
Disability, dignity and designing a new safety net 
Emma Jackson: to our collective shame, too many disabled people are struggling - but is doesn't have to be this way
OPINION 15 April 2024 by Emma Jackson
 
Sky high bills forced parents to turn off energy over the coldest months 
Families torn as they can’t afford heating but are concerned they are negatively impacting their children's health and wellbeing
NEWS 12 April 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Disabled people need a champion
Jeremy Balfour MSP sets out his plans to create a Disability Commissioner for Scotland – and asks for your help in making it happen
OPINION 11 April 2024 by Jeremy Balfour MSP
 
Scottish Government "can't remain blind" over school meals debt
Families are struggling to afford the most basic necessities for children
NEWS 10 April 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Mum's marathon effort to help others
Joint fundraiser for two worthy causes
NEWS 10 April 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Leading CEO and campaigner to step down
Prioritised children's safety for the last 11 years
NEWS 10 April 2024 by Robert Armour
 
We need a human rights based approach to social care
Decisions to cut funding to vital services to ‘balance the books’ are being taken daily, but we are failing to count the real cost.
OPINION 9 April 2024 by Viv Dickenson
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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