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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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Fair Funding is essential for sustainable volunteering
Volunteers Week: we need a clear commitment to Fair Funding says Sarah Latto
OPINION 3 June 2024 by Sarah Latto
 
Charity launches own lottery
Chance to scoop £25,000 jackpot
NEWS 3 June 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Scotland, social enterprise and the UK general election 
Duncan Thorp: we’re campaigning for an economy where everyone receives their fair share of economic prosperity
OPINION 30 May 2024 by Duncan Thorp
 
Fund paves way for improved local active travel networks
A further £1.168million is now available.
NEWS 30 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Report reveals barriers ethnic minorities face in gaining social investment
Report shows investors do not do nearly enough
NEWS 29 May 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Call for dormant assets to be redirected to tackle financial exclusion
The Dormant Assets Scheme (DAS) was expanded last year to include other financial sectors including pensions and insurance.
NEWS 29 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Cruel Summer: exclusive - Edinburgh’s homeless forced from hotels as Taylor Swift comes to town
Homeless people have been informed they are to be removed from their hotel-style accommodation in Edinburgh as Taylor Swift comes to town. 
NEWS 28 May 2024 by Niall Christie
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New cohort of mentees to take part in 12-month programme
Legacy Futures and The Elischer Foundation announced this year’s picks.    
NEWS 28 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
UK Shared Prosperity Fund would be ditched under Tory National Service plan
The proposal would be funded by winding down the UKSPF programme by 2028. 
NEWS 27 May 2024 by Niall Christie
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Scots urged to be aware of general election voting rules and deadlines
Don't get caught out and lose your vote, urges charity
NEWS 24 May 2024 by Graham Martin
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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