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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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King's speech leaves more questions than answers in tackling poverty
Campaigners sorely disappointed
NEWS 18 July 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Ex-civil servant named in Covid Inquiry WhatsApps appointed to Scottish charity
Ken Thomson will take on a director role with the Scottish International Education Trust (SIET).
NEWS 16 July 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Exclusive: Glasgow’s Pride under fire for links to companies with hand in "pollution and genocide"
A volunteer-run Pride march in Glasgow has come under fire for its links to companies “complicit in profiteering from genocide”. 
NEWS 16 July 2024 by Niall Christie
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East Lothian charity increases grants after facing criticism
The Dr Bruce Fund has operated to help the poor in Musselburgh for more than 200 years. 
NEWS 15 July 2024 by Niall Christie
 
July's edition of TFN's magazine is out now - read it here!
Bumper edition looks at the election, respite for stressed out charity workers, voluntary sector music - and much, much more!
NEWS 15 July 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Charity mass participation events continue to bounce back post-pandemic
Scotland's Kiltwalk performed admirably among the UK-wide events
NEWS 12 July 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Sláinte! Community run distillery toasts a big investment
The Cabrach Distillery – which is gearing up to open in late summer – will operate as a one-of-a-kind social enterprise
NEWS 10 July 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Hopes for a better future as many new Scots MPs have experience in the third sector
Charity experience looms large with the new intake of MPs
NEWS 9 July 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Key funding secured for voluntary sector climate campaign
It will help organisations develop a net zero action plan
NEWS 8 July 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Housing group builds strong foundation
Cash goes to those living in areas of deprivation and poverty
NEWS 2 July 2024 by Robert Armour
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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