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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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Climate groups hit out at huge fossil fuels profits
“The Scottish Government must use the opportunity of its forthcoming Energy Strategy to chart a clear path away from fossil fuels."
NEWS 1 November 2022 by Niall Christie
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Millions from Lottery goes to community groups
Hundreds of projects benefit
NEWS 1 November 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Union warns of widespread strikes across Scottish third sector
"The sector is in crisis with staff leaving in droves in search of employment with better pay and working conditions."
NEWS 31 October 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Ministers told to clarify whether cost of living crisis will affect Scotland’s Covid recovery
Some concerns were raised that the crisis will pose more significant challenges for organisations, service providers and individuals than even those faced during the pandemic.  
NEWS 29 October 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Cost of living report calls for further emergency support
There is widespread concern amongst disabled people about being able to afford the energy required to power and charge essential assistive technologies
NEWS 28 October 2022 by Niall Christie
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Giving employees time to volunteer would create £17 billion-worth of vital support
The potential of employee volunteering is huge
NEWS 28 October 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Social Enterprise Scotland recruits chair for its board of directors 
“We work with the diverse and inclusive voices of social enterprise across the country and represent a growing movement."
NEWS 28 October 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Rising living costs hammering donations
Some five million people chose not to give
NEWS 28 October 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Charities announces plans for food crisis summit
The Larder has warned that many people this winter will not be able to feed themselves and their families on a daily basis.
NEWS 26 October 2022 by Niall Christie
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Campaigners welcome council move to divest from fossil fuels
It says the fund should produce an annual report on its fossil fuel investments and a clear strategy to divest from coal, oil and gas companies.
NEWS 26 October 2022 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.

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