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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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Nine good causes across Scotland receive share of £75,000 support
Recipients secured the funding after being shortlisted by Scotmid Co-operative’s Community Connect award scheme
NEWS 4 May 2022 by Graham Martin
 
£1m-plus funding boost helps Scottish charities transform lives
Nine of Scotland’s most inspiring and innovative charities have been awarded a share of £1.1 million
NEWS 4 May 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Over £40m raised online to support those caught in Ukraine crisis
Donations to causes relating to the war in Ukraine had surpassed the £40million mark. 
NEWS 2 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Councillors can’t end child poverty alone - but they have a critical role to play
OPINION 2 May 2022 by John Dickie
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Circular economy experts enlisted to support Scottish social enterprises
Circular Economy 360 will enable social enterprises from all backgrounds to move towards a more circular model for their operations. 
NEWS 28 April 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Scots sporting heroes help Break the Cycle
Cycle from Glasgow to Edinburgh to help raise funds for Social Bite
NEWS 28 April 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Volunteer groups' support still critical as cost of living crisis bites
A report published by the University of Hull highlights that there are vital lessons for policy makers as mutual aid provides a template for engaging communities in a more meaningful way. 
NEWS 25 April 2022 by Niall Christie
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Calls for review of volunteer mileage reimbursement rate
The Community Transport Association is calling for an immediate review of the approved mileage rate.
NEWS 25 April 2022 by Niall Christie
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Glasgow Kiltwalk raises £3m for charities
Huge turnout as sun shines on the city
NEWS 25 April 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Demand for financial advice peaks at highest level since 2020
Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has suggested the cost of living crisis across Britain is fuelling a new rush for information.
NEWS 22 April 2022 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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