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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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Government failure to eradicate poverty holds back economy and damages livelihoods, new research reveals
In a major report the leading charities warn that the failure of successive governments to drive down poverty is causing significant harm
NEWS 31 May 2023 by Niall Christie
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Leading charity chief revealed as convicted killer
Charity says chief executive's past is a matter of public record
NEWS 31 May 2023 by Robert Armour
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Who Cares? Scotland chair to step down
Ryan McCuaig will leave the post at the end of June to allow him to focus on his legal career. 
NEWS 30 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Pilot project aims to reduce restraint in care settings
Innovative programme looks at alternatives to restraining young people
NEWS 30 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Edinburgh-based charity set to open new site
The newest centre will create 18 new Living Wage jobs in the community when it opens in September 2023. 
NEWS 29 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Prominent charity ditches Twitter amid safety concerns
Trolling and pile-ons have become commonplace on the platform
NEWS 26 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Call for action on council tax debt
The average council tax debt for a Scottish CAB client is over £3,420.
NEWS 23 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Do you work with children, young people and / or families who have experienced trauma?
Invest in yourself as a practitioner and join Children In Scotland on a residential course this summer
OPINION 23 May 2023 Sponsored content
 
Health report provides rare insight in experiences of LGBTQ+ youth
Since the last survey in 2017, the percentage of participants saying that they feel safe and supported within health services has dropped. 
NEWS 18 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Young futures look brighter as funding secures much-needed support
Boost for Scottish youth groups
NEWS 16 May 2023 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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