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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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Calls for Scotland’s urgent transition to a wellbeing economy
They are calling for a “robust plan to put the wellbeing of people and nature at the heart of our economy.”
NEWS 16 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
New report reveals financial challenges facing older people’s groups
Dozens of groups have closed for good or have been unable to resume their activities since the first national lockdown in March 2020. 
NEWS 16 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Lifeline charity launches winter appeal as it battles cost of living crisis
It is facing increasing demands for its services
NEWS 14 November 2022 by Graham Martin
 
TFN's November edition is out now - read it here
New magazine looks at what's been achieved since Cop26
NEWS 14 November 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Child Payment roll out welcomed by campaigners
Increased in value to £25 per week
NEWS 14 November 2022 by Robert Armour
 
CHAS launches festive fundraising appeal
Every week, three children in Scotland die from a life-shortening condition.
NEWS 11 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Community completes epic land buyout in “moment of history and hope”
Leading charities backing the campaign included Borders Forest Trust, John Muir Trust, Rewilding Britain, RSPB Scotland, Scottish Wildlife Trust, Trees for Life, and the Woodland Trust.
NEWS 11 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Scots charity to benefit from John Lewis Christmas advert
The 2022 edition of the famous ad tells the story of a young girl entering a foster home. 
NEWS 10 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Cost of living crisis driving foodbanks to “breaking point”
“We are calling for the Prime Minister to act decisively in next week’s budget."
NEWS 10 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Concerns raised over proposed National Care Service
The transfer of these powers will lead to worse outcomes for service users, Labour’s Katy Clark warned. 
NEWS 10 November 2022 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.

Read it here
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