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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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Capital's third sector faces closures as council plans to slash budgets
Officials warn that the council is facing a £76million black hole in its finances
NEWS 3 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Talking about internet safety
Next week, (7 February) will mark the 20th anniversary of Safer Internet Day
OPINION 3 February 2023 by Carla Malseed
 
Baby Bank Scotland in appeal for public support
They are now looking for new premises while it works from temporary premises nearby, but has warned that the costs of rent are prohibitive. 
NEWS 2 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scorched earth: council could cut 100% of funding to the third sector
Move would be devastating for vulnerable people - but charities are fighting back
NEWS 31 January 2023 by Graham Martin
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Charity hits out at ministers as homelessness reaches new records in Scotland
Temporary accommodation is being over-used
NEWS 31 January 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Baby loss charity in vital fight for funding as running costs' crisis sweeps sector
Many charities are losing funding and going to the wall
NEWS 30 January 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Charity reveals cost of living cutbacks forced on households
The charity is running Big Energy Saving Winter, a campaign encouraging people worried about energy bills and the cost of living to seek advice.
NEWS 30 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Sci-Fi Convention stars will raise cash for CHAS
Game of Thrones' James Cosmo will join Lord of the Rings' Bernard Hill
NEWS 30 January 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Cross party group calls for better links between mental health services to avoid “dead ends”
The report, written by SAMH, heard directly from people with experience of mental health problems.
NEWS 27 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Social enterprise makes digital skills push
Spark intends to offer placements in digital training, including filmmaking and editing
NEWS 27 January 2023 by Graham Martin
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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