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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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“Shortsighted”: Rachel Reeves slammed for doubling-down on NI hike for sector
The chancellor has confirmed there will be no exemptions or reimbursements for charities
NEWS 27 November 2024 by Niall Christie
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Growing a greener, fairer Scotland: community energy and social enterprise
Andy Paterson: initiatives led by local businesses and social enterprises could be the future of energy across Scotland
OPINION 26 November 2024 by Andy Paterson
 
Scottish Government told to cover rising third sector costs
A critical enabler of this should be the introduction of multi-year finance settlements - including for third sector organisations - Prosper said.
NEWS 27 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Huge £166 million funding stream opens for Scottish charities and community groups
Two new programmes, Community Action and Fairer Life Chances, are aimed at helping communities to tackle poverty, disadvantage and discrimination
NEWS 27 November 2024 by Graham Martin
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Government told to prioritise child poverty targets in budget
The End Child Poverty Coalition (ECP) in Scotland has set out five key asks for ministers.
NEWS 27 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Concerns about basic human rights in Highlands and Islands
The Commission highlights that many people in the Highlands and Islands are expressing their frustration regarding their human rights.
NEWS 27 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish charity warns Labour’s NI increase will cost it £100,000
Mark Bevan of Leuchie House said the announcement would result in an "increase in suffering for families". 
NEWS 26 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Shetland’s third sector “facing uncertainty” after NI hike announcement
Lynn Tulloch of Voluntary Action Shetland spoke out about the plans
NEWS 26 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Step change needed in third sector engagement to reap benefits from public service reform
Such partnerships are seen as essential to designing reform that responds to local needs and supports meaningful change.
NEWS 26 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Bold tax reforms are needed to tackle poverty and inequality in Scotland
Civil society campaign says radical measures are needed to fix the country's broken public finances
NEWS 26 November 2024 by Graham Martin
 
People Know How - when the funding runs out
This powerful blog from People Know How provides a stark insight into the impact of funding cuts and service closures on both volunteers and the staff who support them
OPINION 26 November 2024 by Amy Watters
 
Stonewall CEO responds to “blood money” concerns amid links to arms trade
The charity’s CEO will meet campaigners who raised concerns about work with weapons manufacturers.
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
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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