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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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New partnership launched to break down barriers for young people with a learning disability 
The expansion of the programme is supported by Edinburgh City Council through the Young Person Guarantee.
NEWS 7 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity warns of "lasting impact" of cost of living crisis
Across the CAB network advice on utilities – namely energy – was up 62 per cent compared to April 2021.
NEWS 7 June 2022 by Niall Christie
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Tough times make investment in family support essential
Mary Glasgow on what was - and wasn't - in the recent Spending Review for children's services
OPINION 6 June 2022 by Mary Glasgow
 
Third sector leads Queen's Birthday Honours list
SallyAnn Kelly, chief executive of Aberlour Child Care Trust, has been given an OBE
NEWS 2 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Food insecurity levels higher than before the pandemic
Cost of living crisis is deepening food poverty
NEWS 1 June 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Snow leopard cubs born at Highland wildlife park
Staff at the wildlife conservation charity confirmed the birth on Saturday.
NEWS 1 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity's call to the nation: help a child thrive
Quarriers is encouraging people to donate and help fund opportunities for children to escape the daily pressures they face
NEWS 31 May 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Stark warnings as new report shows people dying younger due to austerity
“This report highlights a crucial truth in the fight to solve poverty, government choices matter."
NEWS 31 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Young Enterprise Scotland unveils plans for volunteers’ mentoring qualification
The new Level 7 qualification in mentorship will be an expansion of YE Scotland’s Volunteer Gateway.
NEWS 30 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Volunteers have helped save millions for struggling Scots
The monetary value of this contribution was found to amount to over £9.4million.
NEWS 29 May 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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