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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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Running costs crisis: bad news and worse news 
Sean J Morrow on how the crisis has impacted his charity – and the toll it has taken 
OPINION 3 August 2023 by Sean J Morrow
 
Man could be forced out of home as leading charity demands share of will
None of the bequeathed amount has been handed over to the organisation
NEWS 1 August 2023 by Robert Armour
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Regulator concludes probe into billionaire's foundation
Lack of independent trustees a concern
NEWS 28 July 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Scotland's third sector falling behind others when it comes to fair work
Despite high standards, resources mean staff aren't given what they are due
NEWS 27 July 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Charities ask dictionaries to recognise new word
A social media campaign is building support
NEWS 26 July 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Charity poem partnership highlights the need for climate action
The poem was performed and filmed on location in Leven earlier this year.
NEWS 25 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Fundraising awards shortlist unveiled
Hosted by the CIOF Scottish Fundraising Conference Committee, this year's awards will be held on Tuesday 5 September.
NEWS 21 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Advice demand on mortgage payments at all time high
Interest rates have risen 13 times in a row, to 5 per cent as of July 2023.
NEWS 20 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Activists “shut down” Scotland’s fuel supplies
The action is the first in a sustained series of actions, in which the group has vowed to “shut down the Scottish oil industry”. 
NEWS 19 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Future-proofing your volunteer strategy from day one 
Advice on making volunteering a success
OPINION 19 July 2023 by Wendy Halley
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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