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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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TFN magazine's October edition is out now - read it here!
New mag looks at the creative sector and how far charities have to go on anti-racism
NEWS 17 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Children in Scotland CEO to take on challenge to mark 30th anniversary
Dr Judith Turbyne will climb 30 hills over a seven-day period to mark the organisation’s 30th anniversary. 
NEWS 17 October 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Call for government to reduce poverty and inequality through reformed taxation
The commissions said tax is an important part of the way society can reduce inequality.
NEWS 17 October 2023 by Niall Christie
 
MSPs back campaign to increase charity’s funding
The Yard, in Kirkcaldy, Fife, has warned of increasing pressure on the services they can offer.
NEWS 17 October 2023 by Niall Christie
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Inquiry will be held into the use of subcontractors in charity fundraising
It follows concerns about how charities use third party groups
NEWS 13 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
New fund from Zero Waste Scotland for community food redistribution projects
Example organisations include community markets, community pantries, food processing enterprises.
NEWS 6 October 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Row over Creative Scotland funding continues as First Minister defends cut
Creative Scotland have now said they will now be forced to use its National Lottery funding reserves.
NEWS 4 October 2023 by Niall Christie
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Children in Scotland announces new senior appointment
David Mackay will take on the role, following more than a decade of experience in the children’s sector. 
NEWS 3 October 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scotland unites to challenge poverty
It's Challenge Poverty Week - find out how you can get involved here
NEWS 3 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
SCVO outlines need for Fair Funding at Holyrood
Paul Bradley highlighted SCVO’s Fair Funding asks, which make up a swathe of reforms which would bring about a long-term, flexible, sustainable, and accessible approach to funding.  
NEWS 29 September 2023 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.

Read it here
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