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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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Job cuts and depleted reserves: the troubled state of the Scottish charity sector
The situation rests on the challenges of the cost of living and rising costs crises – which have not gone away
NEWS 20 August 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Scottish Government scraps plans for free bus travel for asylum seekers
Charities have hit out at the Scottish Government after it was announced plans to provide free bus travel for asylum seekers is to be scrapped. 
NEWS 19 August 2024 by Niall Christie
 
The third sector is crying out for a new funding model
The false economy of short-term funding has gone on for far too long
OPINION 19 August 2024 by Derek Mitchell
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SCVO and partners launch milestone digital inclusion charter
A trailblazing partnership between SCVO and the Scottish Government has launched a milestone charter to improve digital inclusion.
NEWS 16 August 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish Government to scrap universal winter fuel payments for pensioners
Age Scotland said the SNP Government has been left with no decision but to replicate plans to means-test the Winter Fuel Payment.
NEWS 14 August 2024 by Niall Christie
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Glasgow charity forced to close after damage to window
Glasgow Street Aid praised volunteers and police after the incident. 
NEWS 13 August 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Cancer patients urged to check benefits' eligibility
It's "ok to get financial support"
NEWS 12 August 2024 by Robert Armour
 
TFN's August magazine is out now - read it here!
Crytpo fundraising, aid and asylum, defunding the NHS and much more
NEWS 12 August 2024 by Robert Armour
 
We want to be the sector’s window to Whitehall
Scottish secretary Ian Murray outlines the new UK Government’s pledges to charities
OPINION 9 August 2024 by Ian Murray
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Charity announces closure of “birthplace of Peter Pan”
The Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust has announced it will close its doors due to financial pressures.
NEWS 9 August 2024 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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