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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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Glasgow charity to close after almost 40 years
The charity saves tonnes of waste materials from landfill every year, with the scrap re-used by other groups. 
NEWS 6 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Making short-term cash reserves work harder
Keith Burdon looks at the options for managing cash reserves.
OPINION 6 June 2023 by Keith Burdon
 
Regulator launches probe into Glasgow charity
Assetts frozen as a precaution
NEWS 6 June 2023 by Rab Armour
 
Increase in demand for food bank advice
CAS warned of a “direct link” between higher energy prices and food inflation and increased demand for food insecurity advice.
NEWS 5 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Foundation closes as charity group restructures
No jobs will be shed
NEWS 2 June 2023 by Rab Armour
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Third sector to get fees for supporting people applying for Scottish Government disability benefits
The £33.50 fee will be paid when they are asked by Social Security Scotland to complete a supporting information request form.
NEWS 2 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Green-fingered communities to benefit from cash boost
Funded by the Scottish Government, projects can apply for part of the £100,000 fund.
NEWS 1 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Small grants programme launched
Grants awarded up to £2,000
NEWS 1 June 2023 by Rab Armour
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A celebration of peer volunteers!
It’s Volunteer Week 2023 and a chance to celebrate the fabulous and enriching contribution peer volunteers bring to mental health services and support.
OPINION 1 June 2023 by Lesley Smith
 
Growing Climate Confidence: Emission-reducing project launched
The website will allow third sector organisations in Scotland learn about the climate crisis.
NEWS 31 May 2023 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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