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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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Voluntary organisations across Scotland struggling as costs continue to rise
The wave 4 summary report presents key insights into Scotland’s third sector.
NEWS 16 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Third Sector gives mixed reviews of Scottish Government budget 
Much more can – and must – be done to support people across Scotland, charities warned.
NEWS 16 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Report warns poverty remains biggest obstacle to implementing children’s rights in Scotland. 
The research highlights that the situation for families the charity supports has significantly worsened, breaching children and young people’s fundamental rights.
NEWS 15 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Online tool is launched to foster creativity for hundreds of staff in charities
Employees will have access to online support
NEWS 15 December 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Half a million available to charities tackling the cost of living crisis
More people than ever are likely to depend on help from a charity
NEWS 14 December 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Vital charity faces job losses as funding is slashed
28 jobs are at risk
NEWS 13 December 2022 by Robert Armour
 
TFN's December magazine is out now - read it here!
Last edition of the year celebrates charity sector successes
NEWS 12 December 2022 by Graham Martin
 
SCVO calls for dialogue with ministers on fair work proposals
NEWS 8 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Isle of Lewis community hub wins prestigious green energy award
The former school was purchased by volunteer group Urras Stòras An Rubha in 2015 and the plan to give the building a new lease of life was realised in September when it reopened as Aros An Rubha. 
NEWS 8 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Consultation launches on powers of Scotland’s charity regulator
Rules around who can be a charity trustee or senior office-holder in a charity would be tightened.
NEWS 8 December 2022 by Niall Christie
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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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