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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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Fundraiser promises to be biggest yet
Glitz, glam and fantastic fun
NEWS 10 August 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Charities warn of “unsustainable” energy bills rise
This is around £650 more than the previous forecast.
NEWS 9 August 2022 by Niall Christie
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National Lottery Community Fund criticised over funding for “transphobic hate group”
Free Pride have become the latest group to criticise LGB Alliance, and the National Lottery’s support of the group. 
NEWS 9 August 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Deacon Blue star opens charity's revamped community cafe
Cash from Foundation Scotland secured the popular coffee shop's future
NEWS 9 August 2022 by Graham Martin
 
£800k fund awarded to Scottish workplaces to boost inclusivity and diversity
Recipients will now receive grants to address long-standing barriers in the labour market. 
NEWS 9 August 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Data shows door-to-door fundrasing recovering to pre-pandemic levels
Direct approach works best
NEWS 9 August 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Cross-sector campaign launched to tackle cost of living crisis
Enough Is Enough, unveiled on Monday morning, has been set up to tackle the cost of living crisis in a coordinated fashion, bringing together leading figures from across civic society. 
NEWS 8 August 2022 by Niall Christie
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Community makes history as land buyout gets over the line
This will double the size of the Tarras Valley Nature Reserve.
NEWS 5 August 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Cost of living: we need a fair deal for voluntary sector workers
Kirsten Hogg demands a fair and sustainable funding system
OPINION 4 August 2022 by Kirsten Hogg
 
Covid charity shares funding fears for lifeline services
The numbers of those living with Long Covid in Scotland now exceeds more than 150,000
NEWS 4 August 2022 by Niall Christie
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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