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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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LGBT+ charity closes its doors
“After nearly a decade it’s time for Pink Saltire SCIO to pack up and say goodbye."
NEWS 4 May 2023 by Niall Christie
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Culture organisations set to benefit as unique funding opportunity reopens for seventh round 
Many organisations and businesses have benefited from this fund in the past. 
NEWS 2 May 2023 by Niall Christie
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A new era for Scottish policy or business as usual? 
The election of a new First Minister and Cabinet always gives governments an opportunity to examine, change or refresh policy priorities. 
OPINION 2 May 2023 by Duncan Thorp
 
Record numbers take part in Kiltwalk
Thousands took part in the iconic fundraiser
NEWS 1 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Glasgow gears up for world’s biggest ever Kiltwalk
Every penny raised goes directly to the charities chosen by the walkers
NEWS 28 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Groups urged to apply for help with energy bills
Scheme is now open for applications
NEWS 28 April 2023 by Robert Armour
 
New report reveals church’s links to slavery
A new report has unveiled the Church of Scotland’s connections to the transatlantic slave trade. 
NEWS 28 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Parliament group to shine a light on rural poverty
The CPG on Poverty will be taking evidence about the impact of the ‘poverty premium’ on rural households.
NEWS 28 April 2023 by Niall Christie
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The Scottish Third Sector Tracker – latest updates
Now, more than ever, new models for funding the sector are needed.
OPINION 27 April 2023 by Steve Grozier
 
Third Sector to benefit from £3.5million grant scheme
National Trust for Scotland, Keep Scotland Beautiful and the Scottish Civic Trust amongst those receiving funding from Historic Environment Scotland.
NEWS 24 April 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.

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