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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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Still Game stars to host event in memory of tragic Manchester Arena bombing victim
Glitzy fundraising night planned
NEWS 29 March 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Chancellor's spring statement: Charities let down by lack of action on poverty
Anti-poverty campaigns hit out at the Tory minister after he announced details of his spring statement on Wednesday. 
NEWS 23 March 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Fundraising group takes over Giving Tuesday
It started in the States in 2012 and was ported over the Atlantic in 2014, since when it has brought in tens of millions for good causes
NEWS 23 March 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Charity trustees have lots to lose by ignoring signs of insolvency
OPINION 22 March 2022 by Shona Campbell
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"Scrap the Cap": Campaigners demand end to benefit cap after no response from Chancellor
After the letter went unanswered by the Chancellor, they are travelling to Downing Street to deliver it in person.
NEWS 22 March 2022 by Niall Christie
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Charity warns of "astronomical" rise in bills for remote and rural homes
Those who rely on oil are not protected by the energy price cap, which sets a limit on the maximum amount suppliers can charge for gas and electricity.
NEWS 21 March 2022 by Niall Christie
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Study claims people-led fundraising more successful than charity-run campaigns
A report found that community or person-led appeals tended to gather more support from donors. 
NEWS 18 March 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity says UK ministers must step in and rise Universal Credit levels
"This isn’t right. We know the situation is only set to get worse and we cannot wait any longer." 
NEWS 17 March 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Sector sees a "wave of charitability" following Ukraine crisis
Donations soar after Russian invasion
NEWS 16 March 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Transforming Scotland’s economy with social enterprise
Reaction to the Scottish Government's recently published report Scotland’s National Strategy for Economic Transformation
OPINION 15 March 2022 by Duncan Thorp
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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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