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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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“Death sentence”: chancellor slammed by charities after cutting winter fuel payments for pensioners
The new Labour government has been forced to deny it is implementing austerity. 
NEWS 30 July 2024 by Niall Christie
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Scotland's social care staffing crisis persists despite more resources from charities
Report lays bare in stark terms the problem facing the sector
NEWS 26 July 2024 by Rab Armour
 
The transformative power of campaigning: setting the legislative agenda
The first King's Speech of the new Parliament showcased the profound impact that campaigning can have on shaping legislation.
OPINION 23 July 2024 by Seth Farsides
 
New fund launches in Dumfries and Galloway
Third sector groups urged to apply
NEWS 22 July 2024 by Rab Armour
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Right language ‘key to recruiting qualified social care staff’, new report finds  
The findings come from the Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland.
NEWS 19 July 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Voluntary groups should take part in consultation launched on sector funding
Collette Stevenson MSP calls for Scotland’s third sector to share views on funding processes
OPINION 18 July 2024 by Collette Stevenson MSP
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Just transition plan needed for leading industrial site, commission warns
The Just Transition Commission pushing the UK and Scottish Government to work together. 
NEWS 18 July 2024 by Niall Christie
 
King's speech leaves more questions than answers in tackling poverty
Campaigners sorely disappointed
NEWS 18 July 2024 by Rab Armour
 
Ex-civil servant named in Covid Inquiry WhatsApps appointed to Scottish charity
Ken Thomson will take on a director role with the Scottish International Education Trust (SIET).
NEWS 16 July 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Exclusive: Glasgow’s Pride under fire for links to companies with hand in "pollution and genocide"
A volunteer-run Pride march in Glasgow has come under fire for its links to companies “complicit in profiteering from genocide”. 
NEWS 16 July 2024 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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