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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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Charity probe highlights need for robust record keeping, says adviser
Charities are now being advised to follow the recently updated Charity Commission guidance.
NEWS 5 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
New funding gives Scotland's social enterprise sector firm financial footing
Coalition comes together to boost the sector
NEWS 4 July 2023 by Robert Armour
 
“Squeezed”: Report warns of rising costs hitting third sector
The increasing pressure on volunteers and attracting members of the public to provide unpaid work, were also flagged.
NEWS 4 July 2023 by Niall Christie
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New advisors save tenants tens of thousands
Backdated benefit payments account for a significant portion of the five-figure savings so far.
NEWS 3 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Global influencer new chair of Economic Development Association Scotland
Neil McInroy succeeds Liz McEntee in the post.
NEWS 3 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Revealed: world's biggest conservation group given grants from fossil fuel funder
Despite campaigning for fossil fuel divestment, the charity has taken millions of carbon companies' cash
NEWS 30 June 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Warning over increasing homelessness numbers in Scotland
Between March 2022 and March 2023 there were 9,121 social housing completions against a target of 7,770.
NEWS 28 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Cost of living: Scottish charities having to cut services
CAF has published new research with 621 charities, including more than 130 Scottish charity leaders. 
NEWS 26 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's June edition is out now - read it here!
New edition looks at Pride, the housing crisis, the Scottish Charity Awards and AI in the sector
NEWS 26 June 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Scottish Charity Awards 2023 winners announced
This year’s shortlist included 32 individuals and organisations from charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups across the country.
NEWS 24 June 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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