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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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Coalition demands government halt new Rosebank oil field
A decision by minister Grant Shapps on whether or not to approve the field is expected imminently.
NEWS 21 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Coalition of groups urge public bodies to pause debt for Scotland's poorest
They want to pause council tax charges, Universal Credit debt and rent arrears
NEWS 21 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Charities among voices calling for reversal of job-threatening culture cuts
Creative Scotland faces having to use £7m from its £17m national lottery reserves to preserve “standstill” funding agreements for 120 organisations.
NEWS 20 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Payment pains? There’s no magic cure but they can be treated
Dealing with property cost issues
OPINION 20 February 2023 by Kenny Gray
 
Council budget cuts could spell catastrophe for older people, charity warns
NEWS 17 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Hundreds sign community-led petition for music project funding
Big Noise Douglas, run by the charity Sistema Scotland, helps young people reach their full potential through music and a wider support programme.
NEWS 16 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Behind the figures: social sector still growing
New social enterprise census showcases successes and challenges
OPINION 14 February 2023 by Duncan Thorp
 
TFN magazine's February edition is out now - read it all here
NEWS 13 February 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Scottish government charity bond programme announces additional £25million investment
Investment worth £105million has been agreed to boost the number of affordable homes in Scotland.
NEWS 13 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charities fight back against devastating 100% council cuts
They plan a #CareDontCut day of action in Midlothian
NEWS 13 February 2023 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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