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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Warning over increasing homelessness numbers in Scotland
Between March 2022 and March 2023 there were 9,121 social housing completions against a target of 7,770.
NEWS 28 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Gender inequality impacts all organisations, including the third sector
Equally Safe at Work is an employer accreditation programme designed to support employers understand the causes of their gender pay gap by providing a framework to drive change.
OPINION 27 June 2023 Sponsored content
 
Cost of living: Scottish charities having to cut services
CAF has published new research with 621 charities, including more than 130 Scottish charity leaders. 
NEWS 26 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's June edition is out now - read it here!
New edition looks at Pride, the housing crisis, the Scottish Charity Awards and AI in the sector
NEWS 26 June 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Scottish Charity Awards 2023 winners announced
This year’s shortlist included 32 individuals and organisations from charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups across the country.
NEWS 24 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
How Covid and cost of living have hit mass fundraising events
Growth has been slower than anticipated - but there is cause for optimism
NEWS 23 June 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Report warns of “fragmenting” of social care in Scotland
The paper comes amid discussions on the future of care in Scotland.
NEWS 23 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Legacy StartUp: New support for charities wanting to start legacy fundraising
Legacy StartUp will enable charities that are not yet benefiting from vital legacy income.
NEWS 23 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Is it time to review your Charity’s Investment Policy?
A well thought-out investment policy is essential to achieving your charity’s goals and demonstrating that trustees have fulfilled their duty of care.
OPINION 22 June 2023 by Keith Burdon
 
New report highlights growth of Scottish legacy market. 
The report brings together key statistics on the Scottish legacy market.
NEWS 21 June 2023 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.

Read it here
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