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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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Arts venue could still be saved from closure
The charity which runs Summerhall in Edinburgh said a lease could be secured. 
NEWS 31 July 2024 by Niall Christie
 
UNESCO delegation visits Scottish biosphere project
Galloway and Southern Ayrshire (GSA) Biosphere Partnership showcased their work.
NEWS 31 July 2024 by Niall Christie
 
New head office for Edinburgh charity
The Edinburgh charity operating key services such as Sleep Action and Teens+ is set to move into a new head office in the city. 
NEWS 31 July 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Dozens of disabled staff face redundancy at Scots charity
Annual revenue could be reduced by £1.1 million
NEWS 31 July 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Public urged to buy a share of community-owned inn and hub
Ambitious plans to make the inn the heart of the community
NEWS 31 July 2024 by Robert Armour
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New policy opportunities with a new UK Government 
Duncan Thorp assesses the opportunities ahead that come with a change of government
OPINION 30 July 2024 by Duncan Thorp
 
“Death sentence”: chancellor slammed by charities after cutting winter fuel payments for pensioners
The new Labour government has been forced to deny it is implementing austerity. 
NEWS 30 July 2024 by Niall Christie
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Scotland's social care staffing crisis persists despite more resources from charities
Report lays bare in stark terms the problem facing the sector
NEWS 26 July 2024 by Robert Armour
 
The transformative power of campaigning: setting the legislative agenda
The first King's Speech of the new Parliament showcased the profound impact that campaigning can have on shaping legislation.
OPINION 23 July 2024 by Seth Farsides
 
New fund launches in Dumfries and Galloway
Third sector groups urged to apply
NEWS 22 July 2024 by Robert Armour
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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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