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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Programme for Government: Lukewarm response from sector
Charities and campaigners welcomed some plans but underlined a lack of urgency from the government.
NEWS 5 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
RSA staff to walk out after overwhelming strike ballot 
The result of the vote was 93.33% in favour of strike action, with 78.95% of union members turning out. 
NEWS 5 September 2023 by Niall Christie
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Community and residents to get say in future of urban farm
Gorgie Farm closed in January 2023 following rocketing operational costs and a lack of funding.
NEWS 5 September 2023 by Niall Christie
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Public see giving as more important during cost of living crisis
Downturn can grow people's allegiance to a cause
NEWS 25 August 2023 by Robert Armour
 
‘Debt trap’ fears over unaffordable energy bills
Around a third of people who sought advice around utilities also need advice on another issue.
NEWS 24 August 2023 by Niall Christie
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Minister visits Fife charity to award grant aimed at tackling loneliness
Seescape is receiving £72,000 over the next four years
NEWS 23 August 2023 by Graham Martin
 
More than 150 campaign groups say FM must act on injustice of poverty
The letter was drafted by the Poverty Alliance - Scotland's anti-poverty network.
NEWS 23 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish Government should urgently review charity audit threshold
Charities have a significantly lower audit threshold than companies
NEWS 22 August 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Scottish Children's Lottery grants £300,000 to 51 charities 
Over 25,000 children and young people will be supported with the funding boosts. 
NEWS 21 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Long-term funding vital as services come under increasing pressure
Call was made to Holyrood committee
NEWS 20 August 2023 by Robert Armour
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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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