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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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Plans unveiled for Glasgow memorial to south Asian war heroes
Architect Stuart Shand, from Shand Architecture, is behind the design.
NEWS 9 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
People are most likely to leave cash to animal charities when they die
Legacy top ten sees first five places taken by animal welfare groups
NEWS 8 November 2022 by Graham Martin
 
People in debt “trapped” as cost of living crisis escalates
CAS also reported a huge increase of people taking longer to clear their debts.
NEWS 7 November 2022 by Niall Christie
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Co-founder of Scots cancer charity arrested amid “financial irregularities” investigation
The former staffer had worked in the third sector for 30 years, but it is understood she was arrested on October 30. 
NEWS 4 November 2022 by Niall Christie
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Church in Fife hosts emergency cost of crisis summit to discuss “evil of poverty”
The public event from 10am-3.30pm will feature powerful testimonies from people who are worst affected by a catastrophic increase in basic living costs.
NEWS 3 November 2022 by Niall Christie
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Scots dig deep for victims of Pakistan floods
Vital supplies donated
NEWS 3 November 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Charities and social enterprises see £37million of investment at time of crisis
Big Issue Invest’s (BII) annual impact report for the year to March 2022 has shown those social enterprises were able to support over 2million customers across the UK in the same period.
NEWS 2 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Commission calls for mandatory equality pay gap reporting
The commission found a significant need for more data on ethnicity pay gaps and disability in the workforce across Scotland and the UK. 
NEWS 2 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Consultation launched on Freedom of Information reform
The bill will aim to improve enforcement, encourage an increase in proactive publication and ensure sufficient resources are in place for the regulator to enable the law to work.
NEWS 2 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Climate groups hit out at huge fossil fuels profits
“The Scottish Government must use the opportunity of its forthcoming Energy Strategy to chart a clear path away from fossil fuels."
NEWS 1 November 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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