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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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Charities welcome "historic" agreement at Cop27
Loss and Damage was on the agenda for the first time, and positively, agreement was reached to establish a dedicated new fund for this. 
NEWS 21 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity launches plans for flood-resistant homes in Pakistan
Beyond impacting nearly one in fifteen people in Pakistan, the floodwaters also devastated livestock in the country and essential infrastructure. 
NEWS 21 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Budget plans could see charities lose out on billions
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt outlined spending plans for Britain in Westminster.
NEWS 18 November 2022 by Niall Christie
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Housing First benefit to tackling homelessness outlined in new report
It showed that the Pathfinder was very effective at preventing repeat homelessness. 
NEWS 17 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Action must be taken to uplift voluntary sector pay as running costs crisis deepens
SCVO has written to John Swinney also calling for multi-year funding
NEWS 16 November 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Calls for Scotland’s urgent transition to a wellbeing economy
They are calling for a “robust plan to put the wellbeing of people and nature at the heart of our economy.”
NEWS 16 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
New report reveals financial challenges facing older people’s groups
Dozens of groups have closed for good or have been unable to resume their activities since the first national lockdown in March 2020. 
NEWS 16 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Lifeline charity launches winter appeal as it battles cost of living crisis
It is facing increasing demands for its services
NEWS 14 November 2022 by Graham Martin
 
TFN's November edition is out now - read it here
New magazine looks at what's been achieved since Cop26
NEWS 14 November 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Child Payment roll out welcomed by campaigners
Increased in value to £25 per week
NEWS 14 November 2022 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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