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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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SCVO claims economic plans ignore importance of voluntary sector
"This is not an inclusive strategy, and there is little evidence of the Scottish Government respecting the strengths or drawing on the expertise of Scotland’s voluntary sector."
NEWS 7 March 2022 by Niall Christie
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Disasters Emergency Committee launches Ukraine appeal
Around 800,000 people have fled Ukraine in the last week.
NEWS 4 March 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Making Tax Digital deadline looming for small charities
Make sure you're prepared for Making Tax Digital
OPINION 3 March 2022 by Iain Masterton
 
How charities and civil society can support Ukraine
NCVO's head of networks and influencing on how we can help the situation in Ukraine.
OPINION 3 March 2022 by Alex Farrow
 
Charities call for clarity on future of lifeline scheme funding
Around 250,000 households in Scotland should be eligible for the discount based on existing rules.
NEWS 2 March 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Lottery body calls government review "timid"
Far more was expected to expand the role of society lotteries in the UK
NEWS 2 March 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Scottish council elections: resources for the voluntary sector
New resources are available which voluntary sector organisations can use to empower those they work with to participate
OPINION 1 March 2022 by Catherine Heggie
 
Government's strategy must look beyond narrow pursuit of economic growth, charities claim
Ms Forbes said the strategy will offer renewed clarity on Scotland’s economic vision.
NEWS 1 March 2022 by Niall Christie
 
"System change": Calls for overhaul of third sector funding
The SCVO told MSPs that multi-year funding is a must to allow voluntary organisations to continue their work.
NEWS 1 March 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Ukraine crisis: how you can help
Work is being done across Scotland and beyond to support those on the ground in Ukraine
NEWS 1 March 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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