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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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Volunteering levels across Scotland holding steady despite challenges
27% of Scots had given their time to support charities or organisations in 2021.
NEWS 25 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Size of housing waiting lists reflects failure to tackle housing emergency, charity warns
Shelter has said that the Scottish Government needs to deliver 38,500 social homes by 2026. 
NEWS 25 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity leader set for prestigious commissioner post
The Scottish Parliament will be invited to nominate Nicola Killean.
NEWS 25 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Under three-year-olds need greater support in Scotland's care system
A baby blindspot has developed despite them being most vulnerable
NEWS 21 April 2023 by Robert Armour
 
New Bill has power to increase trust and confidence in Scotland’s charities 
The new Charities Bill working its way through the Scottish Parliament offers opportunities for third sector organisations to strengthen their reputations, says legal expert Helen Kidd
OPINION 19 April 2023 by Helen Kidd
 
Debt and arrears levels in Scotland rocket
Among arrears on essentials, energy bills were a particular pressure point for clients last year. 
NEWS 19 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
First Minister must prove he isn’t timid on tax, say campaigners  
Campaigners are calling for Humza Yousaf to outline how he intends to kick-start tax reform
NEWS 18 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's April edition is out now - read it here
New mag looks at active travel, dormant trusts, and the best fundraising options for your charity.
NEWS 17 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Refugees to have voice in Scotland’s Covid-19 Inquiry
The independent process will include views from academics, charities and other experts.
NEWS 14 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity-run social enterprise to close down amid funding pressures
The Vault Arts Centre in Newton Stewart announced last week that it is to close its doors.
NEWS 11 April 2023 by Niall Christie
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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