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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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More support for dyslexic children, teachers and families
Funding boost
NEWS 12 August 2024 by Robert Armour
 
TFN's August magazine is out now - read it here!
Crytpo fundraising, aid and asylum, defunding the NHS and much more
NEWS 12 August 2024 by Robert Armour
 
We want to be the sector’s window to Whitehall
Scottish secretary Ian Murray outlines the new UK Government’s pledges to charities
OPINION 9 August 2024 by Ian Murray
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Charity announces closure of “birthplace of Peter Pan”
The Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust has announced it will close its doors due to financial pressures.
NEWS 9 August 2024 by Niall Christie
 
A record number of women have been voted into the House of Commons: but how can we ensure gender equality remains a priority?
"Build the policy infrastructure and support that women in leadership need, then we can truly bring equal representation of women’s views and priorities to our democracy"
OPINION 8 August 2024 by Judith Davey-Cole and Margaret Casely-Hayford
 
Parents can have a vital role in supporting their children’s mental health
Harriet Inglis on the vital help that is always available for those bringing up children
OPINION 6 August 2024 by Harriet Inglis
 
The Scottish Child Payment leads the way in the fight against child poverty 
Erica Young on the impact and the potential of a vital scheme that was long campaigned for by charities
OPINION 5 August 2024 by Erica Young
 
New head office for Edinburgh charity
The Edinburgh charity operating key services such as Sleep Action and Teens+ is set to move into a new head office in the city. 
NEWS 31 July 2024 by Niall Christie
 
New policy opportunities with a new UK Government 
Duncan Thorp assesses the opportunities ahead that come with a change of government
OPINION 30 July 2024 by Duncan Thorp
 
Scotland's social care staffing crisis persists despite more resources from charities
Report lays bare in stark terms the problem facing the sector
NEWS 26 July 2024 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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