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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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“Pushed to the brink”: Government told to act over threat to small charities
Demand for their services and support is rising as are income and fundraising challenges and their own running costs. 
NEWS 19 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
New report warns of potential animal welfare emergency
The Animal Kindness Index is a UK-wide survey into people's attitudes towards animals.
NEWS 19 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity boss warned uncertain funding of advice services is “morally unacceptable”
Citizens Advice Scotland have called for sustained funding. 
NEWS 15 June 2023 by Niall Christie
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Staff appointed to lead collaborative project to secure future of charity site. 
Gorgie City Farm has been closed since earlier this year. 
NEWS 15 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
“Hugely detrimental”: Public debt pulling families further into poverty
The report also indicates that low income families are in the midst of a debt crisis.
NEWS 15 June 2023 by Niall Christie
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Multi-charity store to open in Scotland first
Previous pop-ups in England raised over £620,000 for UK charities.
NEWS 15 June 2023 by Niall Christie
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“Badly shaken up”: Charity van set ablaze in Edinburgh
NEWS 14 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
“It’s simply not a safe space”: why LGBT Youth Scotland deleted its Twitter account
In an age dominated by social media, LGBT Youth Scotland made the bold decision to delete its Twitter account
OPINION 13 June 2023 by Dr Mhairi Crawford
 
Council-run charity being scrutinised by auditors
A new report by by Audit Scotland says that it is still not operating the way it should.
NEWS 12 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
"Crisis": Scots animal rescue charity at breaking point
A Scottish animal rescue charity has warned that it is in crisis amid record high running costs. 
NEWS 12 June 2023 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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