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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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Stark warnings as new report shows people dying younger due to austerity
“This report highlights a crucial truth in the fight to solve poverty, government choices matter."
NEWS 31 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Young Enterprise Scotland unveils plans for volunteers’ mentoring qualification
The new Level 7 qualification in mentorship will be an expansion of YE Scotland’s Volunteer Gateway.
NEWS 30 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Experienced lawyer joins team of third sector specialists at Scots legal firm
This latest appointment follows a record number of internal promotions at Lindsays
NEWS 30 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Volunteers have helped save millions for struggling Scots
The monetary value of this contribution was found to amount to over £9.4million.
NEWS 29 May 2022 by Niall Christie
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Charities welcome "breathing space" from Chancellor's energy bill plans
The plans to alleviate pressures on households will come into effect later this year.
NEWS 26 May 2022 by Niall Christie
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Families hit out at charity over plans to rebrand memorial garden
The Piper Alpha platform exploded on July 6 1988, killing 167 men.
NEWS 25 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
"Catastrophic": Warnings as Ofgem hint at another steep energy price rise
Serious concerns continue to grow about the price of bills across Britain.
NEWS 24 May 2022 by Niall Christie
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Not-for-profit legal campaigners set up independent law firm
The firm plans to open for business from June 2022. 
NEWS 24 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
One in five Scots running out of money before payday, research finds
This marks a five percentage point increase since 2021.
NEWS 23 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
The worst crisis yet: inflation and cost of living set to ravage the voluntary sector
Funding fails to keep up with inflation, demand rises and donations likely to fall
NEWS 20 May 2022 by Graham Martin
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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