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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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Urban farm could avoid closure, council says
Gorgie Farm in Edinburgh has said that talks are underway.
NEWS 12 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Obituary: Pippa Coutts - sharp wit and good humour
At the end of 2022 the team at Carnegie UK said goodbye to their good friend and colleague Pippa Coutts
OPINION 11 January 2023 by Jennifer Wallace
 
LGBT charity hits out at Tory ministers “interference” in Gender Reform Bill
Stonewall Scotland raised concerns about reported attempts to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.
NEWS 9 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Which Scots charity workers and volunteers got gongs in the King's New Year's Honours list?
Third sector and civil society stalwarts rewarded for their selfless dedication
NEWS 4 January 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Charity confirms Edinburgh urban farm set to close amid running costs crisis
The site, which which gives volunteering opportunities to disadvantaged young people and adults, has warned that rising costs and lack of funding have forced this decision.
NEWS 4 January 2023 by Niall Christie
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Social enterprise charity appoints two young Scots to champion voice of youth  
As members of Columba 1400’s board of trustees, Jessica and Marysia will take part in board meetings and sit on other key committees
NEWS 22 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
“Morally reprehensible”: High Court rules Government’s Rwanda deportation policy lawful
The decision is likely to lead to further legal challenges.
NEWS 20 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity reveals hidden cost of living crisis for Scotland’s disabled people
“We have seen examples of people having to make choices that the larger population might not even conceive of."
NEWS 19 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Minister pledges to address issues of potential job losses at Rape Crisis Scotland
Deputy First Minister John Swinney gave the assurances to Monica Lennon in Holyrood. 
NEWS 16 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Third Sector gives mixed reviews of Scottish Government budget 
Much more can – and must – be done to support people across Scotland, charities warned.
NEWS 16 December 2022 by Niall Christie
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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