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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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Access to mental health services slow and complicated, report warns
There have been big funding increases for services since 2017, but a lack of data makes it hard for the Scottish Government to see the impact of that spending.
NEWS 13 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's September edition is out now - read it here!
New mag looks at fair funding and fundraising
NEWS 11 September 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Nominate now for the Robert Burns Humanitarian Award 
Sponsored content: honour is bestowed annually on a group or individual who shows selflessness and dedication in a bid to save, enrich or improve the lives of others
OPINION 8 September 2023 Sponsored content
 
New digital agency for the voluntary sector
Sponsored content: the launch of Breeze Digital
OPINION 8 September 2023 Sponsored content
 
Programme for Government: Lukewarm response from sector
Charities and campaigners welcomed some plans but underlined a lack of urgency from the government.
NEWS 5 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Sistema Scotland welcomes Promise chair to its board
Fiona Duncan said she chose to join the charity because it delivers opportunities for children they would otherwise not have.
NEWS 5 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Peer support – a beacon of hope in a time of crisis 
This Sunday is World Suicide Prevention Day. The ask from the World Health Organisation (WHO) is that we ‘Create Hope through Action.’
OPINION 5 September 2023 by Hannah Kane
 
Class war: calls made for private schools to lose charity status
SNP could discuss ending tax breaks and placing a levy on pupils
NEWS 1 September 2023 by Graham Martin
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A fairer tomorrow starts with supporting the youth of today 
Change has always come from young people standing up, speaking out and challenging the status quo.
OPINION 1 September 2023 by Dr Mhairi Crawford
 
Back to school - for children on the outside 
Millie Mann on the challenges faced by families who are separated by imprisonment now that the schools are back
OPINION 31 August 2023 by Millie Mann
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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