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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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Where does the UK rank in the World Giving Index?
Lower-income countries have increased their score
NEWS 21 September 2022 by Robert Armour
 
“People are hungry, whether the Queen has died or not”: Foodbank closures to hit Scotland during Royal mourning
"The answer is to ensure people don't need the help of a food bank in the first place by increasing incomes and enabling people to be able to afford to buy food."
NEWS 14 September 2022 by Niall Christie
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TFN's September edition is out now - read it here!
New edition takes an in-depth look at the #RunningCostsCrisis
NEWS 14 September 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Charities pay tribute on the Queen's death
Queen Elizabeth II was patron of more than 600 charities
NEWS 9 September 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Dundee social worker takes up management post at sensory charity  
Carla, from Dundee, qualified in 1996 after attending Dundee University and previously worked at Tayside Deaf Association.  
NEWS 8 September 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Our charity saves lives - that's why surviving the cost of living crisis is essential
Shruti Jain on what could be lost due to the #RunningCostsCrisis
OPINION 7 September 2022 by Shruti Jain
 
Scots charity unveils new trustees for growing board
“I’m delighted that Lorraine and David are joining us and bringing their expertise and knowledge to the board discussions.”
NEWS 7 September 2022 by Niall Christie
 
"Simply nothing there": SCVO hits out at ministers as PfG offers little to sector
Rising inflation and the cost-of-living crisis have left organisations across the sector struggling
NEWS 7 September 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Government urged to push further in legislative programme
“When used, the powers of our Parliament can bring positive change."
NEWS 6 September 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Funder breaks the mould announcing it will finance charities' core costs
For the first time one of the country's biggest funders will help charities with core costs
NEWS 6 September 2022 by Robert Armour
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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