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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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Charities want bold commitments and not warm words in the Programme for Government
Action on fairer funding is crucial
NEWS 3 September 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Scottish advice organisations receive funding to help tackle poverty in later life
Independent Age will provide funding over a three-year period. 
NEWS 3 September 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Statisticians for Society: empowering charities through data
Sponsored content: Statisticians for Society is a pro bono initiative that connects professional statisticians with charitable organisations, providing vital support at no cost
OPINION 3 September 2024 Sponsored content
 
Inclusive and democratic business models must increase, report warns
The experts are highlighting the role of social enterprises, employee-owned businesses, development trusts and co-operatives in our economy.
NEWS 3 September 2024 by Niall Christie
 
FM under pressure over lack of action on Israel as SNP conference begins
An international human rights charity has told John Swinney his government “can do more” to hold Israel accountable for its occupation of Palestinian Territories. 
NEWS 30 August 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Community groups get £24,000 to tackle the climate crisis
The cash will help 35 groups develop new projects
NEWS 30 August 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Vital community hub helps people shop with dignity
A lifeline affordable food project in the north-east of Glasgow has become a vital community hub.  
NEWS 30 August 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Wealthy would give billions more to charities, new research reveals
One on six would give more but the sector is failing to exploit the potential from rich donors
NEWS 29 August 2024 by Robert Armour
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Fears for hundreds of service users as plug gets pulled on vital charity's funding
Charity can only survive a matter of months without funding
NEWS 26 August 2024 by Robert Armour
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Sector funding models are not up to the job - radical change is needed
"There needs to be an urgent and radical rethink about the way the third sector is funded and the Scottish Government’s relationship with them"
NEWS 23 August 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.

Read it here
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