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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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Charities warn Queen's Speech failed to promise the economic justice we all need
The UK government’s agenda was presented by Prince Charles in Westminster in lieu of the Queen, who cancelled for health reasons
NEWS 10 May 2022 by Niall Christie
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A tidal wave of need: 10 million children going hungry in Afghanistan
Food aid alone is not enough says international NGO
NEWS 10 May 2022 by Graham Martin
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Scots voters put cost of living crisis first at council elections
A snap poll from the found that the cost of living was the top issue for three quarters of the Scottish electorate when casting their ballot. 
NEWS 9 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Children's hospices charity celebrates 30 years of work
NEWS 9 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Millions skipping meals across Britain as cost of living crisis bites
“The extremely rapid rise in food insecurity since January points to a catastrophic situation for families."
NEWS 9 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Loneliness having serious mental health impact, study shows
In a survey of 1,000 adults a quarter of people say they felt lonely some or all of the time in the previous month.  
NEWS 9 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
TFN poll: do you support a windfall tax on the big energy companies?
POLL 6 May 2022 by Graham Martin
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SCVO unveils finalists for Scottish Charity Awards
“The entries this year are as fabulous as ever and the 44 finalists come in all shapes and sizes.”
NEWS 6 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Popular community cafe set to reopen
Pandemic forced the Edinburgh eatery to close
NEWS 5 May 2022 by Robert Armour
 
New alcohol curbs backed by campaigners
Scots are drinking more than is good for them
NEWS 5 May 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.

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