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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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Does the Scottish Government’s budget fit the bill for Children’s rights?
Can we say Scotland’s economy truly meets children’s rights? The simple answer is no.
OPINION 8 January 2024 by Fiona Steel
 
Scots voluntary sector leaders, staff and volunteers get gongs in New Year Honours
Dedication of more than 100 Scots has been recognised
NEWS 3 January 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Charities face staff and volunteer crisis
A third of organisations reported this as one of their top challenges
NEWS 28 December 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Finances the biggest challenge to charities as rising costs bite
Research also found a third of organisations are dipping into reserves
NEWS 27 December 2023 by Graham Martin
 
"Double whammy": Scottish budget's impact on third sector
Anna Fowlie expresses the sector's dismay at yet another disappointing budget - and wonders when, if ever, we'll see concrete action
OPINION 22 December 2023 by Anna Fowlie
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Oxfam workers celebrate pay deal following Unite campaign
Members took two days of industrial action earlier this month
NEWS 22 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
It’s time we started to talk about burnout in the third sector
Dr Mhairi Crawford: "please take this Christmas to take time for yourself"
OPINION 22 December 2023 by Dr Mhairi Crawford
 
Scottish budget offers “sticking plasters” for social problems
Campaigners and charities from across the third sector have hit out at the “short-term budget sticking plasters” offered by the Scottish Government.
NEWS 19 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Triple hit as charities and third sector projects announce closure
Funding challenges have contributed to the closures, which will come into effect next year.
NEWS 18 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Ministers commit to earlier funding arrangement announcements for third sector
Voluntary groups will be told of funding arrangements “as soon as is practicably possible” going forward. 
NEWS 18 December 2023 by Niall Christie
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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