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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Trade unions and charity to lead cost of living crisis summit
STUC general secretary, Roz Foyer, called for the “largest broad alliance” to unite in seeking urgent support for those most in need across Scotland.
NEWS 27 April 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Urgent cash injection needed in Scotland's schools to tackle "hidden hunger"
School pupils are going hungry
NEWS 27 April 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Autism awareness month: why research is key to supporting neurodivergent young people
Salvesen Mindroom Centre’s Founder, Sophie Dow, calls for more funding and research to improve understanding of neurodiversity in children and young people as Scotland marks Autism Awareness Month.
OPINION 27 April 2022 by Sophie Dow
 
Bullying, poor mental health and other inequalities still concerns for LGBT youth
LGBT Youth Scotland published Life in Scotland, which examined the experiences of LGBT people aged 13 to 25 in Scotland. 
NEWS 26 April 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Time for local authorities to prioritise sight loss
Sight Scotland's chief executive on the organisation's Local Authority Election Manifesto. 
OPINION 25 April 2022 by Craig Spalding
 
Glasgow Kiltwalk raises £3m for charities
Huge turnout as sun shines on the city
NEWS 25 April 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Five principles to drive local action for a gender equal economy
OPINION 22 April 2022 by Sara Cowan
 
Demand for financial advice peaks at highest level since 2020
Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has suggested the cost of living crisis across Britain is fuelling a new rush for information.
NEWS 22 April 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Council elections: Scotland's voluntary sector makes its demands
TFN's guide to charity council election manifestos
NEWS 21 April 2022 by Graham Martin
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An imperfect plan: women's and child poverty must be explicitly linked
OPINION 21 April 2022 by Ruth Boyle
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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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