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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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Scottish government charity bond programme announces additional £25million investment
Investment worth £105million has been agreed to boost the number of affordable homes in Scotland.
NEWS 13 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charities fight back against devastating 100% council cuts
They plan a #CareDontCut day of action in Midlothian
NEWS 13 February 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Costs crisis pushing animal charity's services to the limit
Resources become tighter yet more pressure on services
NEWS 13 February 2023 by Robert Armour
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Glasgow Credit Union donates thousands to local charities
Over the last four months, Glasgow Credit Union has supported a variety of organisations through its Giving Glasgow programme. 
NEWS 10 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Third sector groups forced to hand out redundancy notices following Scottish Government funding delay
Mr Lochhead said he would investigate the issue and said he “can’t pretend” he had had that feedback. 
NEWS 9 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Behind the jargon there’s an untold story of unfairness and human misery
Digital inclusion might sound bland, but those two words carry a lot of weight
OPINION 9 February 2023 by Alex Fleming
 
Charities among voices calling for pause of National Care Service
“There is a real risk these plans will create a schism between the Government and wider civic Scotland."
NEWS 9 February 2023 by Niall Christie
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Charity and social enterprise appoints executive director to lead impact investment fund
Arran Dewar joins SIS Ventures from Inspiring Scotland.
NEWS 8 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Shortage of volunteer drivers has devastating impact on blind and deaf people in Aberdeen
North East Sensory Services (NESS) runs a series of social groups at its centre on John Street.
NEWS 8 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Council confirm funding extension after “typo” which raised fears about future of capital’s third sector
A council officer said that they would work with Third Sector Interface Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations' Council (EVOC) to underline where expertise and services are provided. 
NEWS 8 February 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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