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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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Business purpose and the role of social enterprise
New report could be a catalyst for much needed social and environmental change, writes Duncan Thorp
OPINION 19 July 2022 by Duncan Thorp
 
Rising costs forces Edinburgh trust to close vital community hub
The decision comes after a review of the charity’s finances.
NEWS 19 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's July edition is out now - read it all here!
This month we look at the challenges facing civil society across the globe and how the cost of living crisis is affecting rural communities
NEWS 18 July 2022 by Graham Martin
 
New chief executive for ACOSVO
Lucinda has been the chief executive of The Dundee Carers Centre, an organisation which supports carers of all ages and disabled people in Dundee. 
NEWS 18 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
New report exposes foodbank crisis among Universal Credit claimants
A new report, published today by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS), has revealed the extent of this.
NEWS 14 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Tributes flow as third sector stalwart and campaigner Donna Mackinnon dies
She embraced kindness, dignity and equal opportunities for all
NEWS 13 July 2022 by Robert Armour
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Naked cyclists attacked during charity trip through Scotland
Colin Unsworth and Sadie Tan, known as the Free Wilders, were riding near Bridge of Earn in Perthshire when they were targeted. 
NEWS 12 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity patron resigns as prime minister
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson, most commonly known as Boris Johnson, headed up the Conservative government since July 2019. 
NEWS 7 July 2022 by Niall Christie
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Company linked to Prince Charles under investigation from OSCR
TFN has previously reported on the issues facing the site, with development stalling over a number of years. 
NEWS 7 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charities call on chancellor to tackle fuel costs crisis
“We also want to see the government working alongside charities to explore ways we can meet these rising costs so their vital work can continue.”
NEWS 6 July 2022 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.

Read it here
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