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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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Poverty campaigners hail doubling of bridging payments
Families will now get £260 each quarter
NEWS 11 October 2022 by Robert Armour
 
TFN's October edition is out now - read it here!
Magazine continues its examination of the #RunningCostsCrisis
NEWS 10 October 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Uprating benefits by wages not inflation will plunge thousands into poverty
Warning comes from Child Poverty Action Group
NEWS 10 October 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Respite breaks for disabled young people and carers now open for applications
Activities are for children, young people, their carers or for families to enjoy together
NEWS 6 October 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Three new trustees appointed at children’s hospices charity
Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) has appointed three new trustees to its Board.
NEWS 6 October 2022 by Niall Christie
 
MSP under fire following calls for support from country’s busiest soup kitchen
SNP MSP for Glasgow Shettleston, John Mason, is facing heavy criticism after questioning a charity’s need for support amid the running costs crisis. 
NEWS 6 October 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Funding body promises rise in grant levels
The funder distributes around £500million in grants each year.
NEWS 6 October 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Lothians charity CEO steps down after four years
The centre said that the search for a new interim CEO has already begun.
NEWS 5 October 2022 by Niall Christie
 
“Build on success”: Child poverty campaigners urge expansion of Scotland’s child payment
“The Scottish child payment is already helping thousands of families just when they need support most."
NEWS 5 October 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Expert group submits report to government on ending “conversion therapy” practices
he expert advisory group has recommended that all practices that aim to change, inhibit and/or suppress a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity or expression should be banned in Scotland. 
NEWS 4 October 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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