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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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UK Shared Prosperity Fund would be ditched under Tory National Service plan
The proposal would be funded by winding down the UKSPF programme by 2028. 
NEWS 27 May 2024 by Niall Christie
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Scots urged to be aware of general election voting rules and deadlines
Don't get caught out and lose your vote, urges charity
NEWS 24 May 2024 by Graham Martin
 
General election 2024: we need a humane politics
There has been a muted reaction to news of the 4 July Westminster poll from Scotland's charity sector
NEWS 24 May 2024 by Graham Martin
 
“Misleading”: North-east project scolded by watchdog 
OSCR said the World Suicide Prevention Project was “misrepresenting” itself as a charity.
NEWS 23 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish pet food banks suffer from huge drop in donations
The demand for pet food bank support is growing so rapidly it is currently outstripping supply.  
NEWS 21 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
New funding will enable Dundee-based social enterprise to expand 
The Circle Mobility, based at Dundee’s Overgate Shopping Centre, has received new support. 
NEWS 21 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Fife employability project launches first Community Impact Report
Kingdom Works shared the findings at an event in Dunfermline. 
NEWS 21 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
New podcast launches for the voluntary sector: ‘Listening and Learning Together’
Sponsored content: The Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) have launched ‘Listening and Learning Together – the IVAR podcast’.
OPINION 21 May 2024 Sponsored content
 
RSA workers accept pay deal following industrial action
Members of the IWGB went on strike in September last year. 
NEWS 20 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
The never-ending story of Citizens Advice
For five years I’ve had the privilege to help tell the stories of Citizens Advice in Scotland. As I prepare to move on to a new role, I’ve been reflecting on the stories that will stay with me.
OPINION 20 May 2024 by Kieron Higgins
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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