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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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Banks closing accounts of charity leaders and campaigners
No reason is given for the summary closure of accounts
NEWS 10 July 2023 by Robert Armour
 
US charity law loophole sees millions funnelled to far-right groups
The work by openDemocracy found organisations - some designated as hate groups -  received $272m between 2017 and 2020. 
NEWS 7 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity probe highlights need for robust record keeping, says adviser
Charities are now being advised to follow the recently updated Charity Commission guidance.
NEWS 5 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Volunteering in a Shifting Skills Landscape
People learn through volunteering, and are also supported to learn by volunteers, in a range of settings. 
OPINION 5 July 2023 by Sarah Latto
 
New funding gives Scotland's social enterprise sector firm financial footing
Coalition comes together to boost the sector
NEWS 4 July 2023 by Robert Armour
 
“Squeezed”: Report warns of rising costs hitting third sector
The increasing pressure on volunteers and attracting members of the public to provide unpaid work, were also flagged.
NEWS 4 July 2023 by Niall Christie
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(New) Deal or No (New) Deal? 
Last week the Scottish Government published a New Deal with Local Government and its New Deal for Business Group Report. 
OPINION 3 July 2023 by Kirsten Hogg
 
New advisors save tenants tens of thousands
Backdated benefit payments account for a significant portion of the five-figure savings so far.
NEWS 3 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Global influencer new chair of Economic Development Association Scotland
Neil McInroy succeeds Liz McEntee in the post.
NEWS 3 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Revealed: world's biggest conservation group given grants from fossil fuel funder
Despite campaigning for fossil fuel divestment, the charity has taken millions of carbon companies' cash
NEWS 30 June 2023 by Robert Armour
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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