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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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Centres close as charity faces increased demand on services
Two rescue centres will close in Caithness and Ayr
NEWS 29 August 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Online conference will explore employment opportunites for those who need them most
Those with barriers face grim task getting into work
NEWS 24 August 2023 by Robert Armour
 
More than 150 campaign groups say FM must act on injustice of poverty
The letter was drafted by the Poverty Alliance - Scotland's anti-poverty network.
NEWS 23 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Groundbreaking arts partnership between Heriot-Watt and Scottish Autism
The project will look to improve care provision for older autistic adults with learning disabilities. 
NEWS 23 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Government told to improve families reuniting with children in care
New research has outlined the financial and emotional impact of poverty on a family when a child enters care.
NEWS 22 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
How are disabled people’s human rights being addressed in Scotland?
Disabled people cannot wait another seven years for their rights to be fully protected without action from the Scottish Government
OPINION 22 August 2023 by Eilidh Dickson
 
Scottish Children's Lottery grants £300,000 to 51 charities 
Over 25,000 children and young people will be supported with the funding boosts. 
NEWS 21 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Top-up child payment to address age discrimination, First Minister told
The 80 groups are supporting the End Young Parent Poverty: Top up the Scottish Child Payment campaign.
NEWS 18 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
New appointment at children’s charity
“Lynne brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the social care sector."
NEWS 17 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
A year into Scotland's historic campaign against period poverty
Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP assesses the landmark legislation
OPINION 17 August 2023 by Shirley-Anne Somerville
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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