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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Extinction Rebellion tour comes to Scotland
“As ordinary people, we have to find the courage to stand up to these dangerous radicals in government.”
NEWS 27 September 2022 by Niall Christie
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New chair for Camphill Scotland
John Richards has been unveiled as the new chair of the board of trustees at Camphill Scotland. 
NEWS 27 September 2022 by Niall Christie
 
New CEO takes the helm at youth charity
Brings 30 years knowledge to the post
NEWS 26 September 2022 by Rab Armour
 
"His priorities are the wrong ones": charities hit out at chancellor over 'mini-budget'
Concerns have been raised about the awarding of tax cuts to the wealthy, with a lack of investment in social security and limiting of Universal Credit limits
NEWS 23 September 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Funding for youth work is an essential part of supporting those most affected by poverty
Mike Strang welcomes the publication of Youth Scotland's new report
OPINION 22 September 2022 by Mike Strang
 
Four Scots charities in running for top award
Winners will receive a £5,000 cash prize for their project and an iconic National Lottery Awards trophy. 
NEWS 22 September 2022 by Niall Christie
 
New chair for board of SAMH
Steve will takes over as chair immediately and his appointment follows an impressive career spanning almost 40 years. 
NEWS 22 September 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Boost for low paid as living wage increases
Living wage increase brought forward
NEWS 22 September 2022 by Rab Armour
 
Where does the UK rank in the World Giving Index?
Lower-income countries have increased their score
NEWS 21 September 2022 by Rab 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 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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