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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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Social investment fund will now cover even more of Scotland
Investing in Enterprise Fund extended into five new areas
NEWS 7 June 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Awakening 'sleepy trusts' to unlock millions for Scotland's charities
Dormant grant-givers have been identified - and work is underway to unearth their treasure
NEWS 7 June 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Social Enterprise Awards Scotland open applications for in-person awards
The awards, organised by Social Enterprise Scotland (SES), will celebrate the work of social enterprises.
NEWS 7 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
UK and Scotland must lead by example as Cop26 presidency comes to end
Oxfam’s research found that for every $2 needed for UN weather-related appeals, donor countries are only providing $1
NEWS 7 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity warns of "lasting impact" of cost of living crisis
Across the CAB network advice on utilities – namely energy – was up 62 per cent compared to April 2021.
NEWS 7 June 2022 by Niall Christie
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The Action Group becomes Living Wage accredited
Until our government recognises that social care workers deserve fair pay for the work they do, the social care crisis in recruitment and retention crisis will remain
OPINION 6 June 2022 by Lisa Williamson
 
Tough times make investment in family support essential
Mary Glasgow on what was - and wasn't - in the recent Spending Review for children's services
OPINION 6 June 2022 by Mary Glasgow
 
Tory Government slammed over approval of North Sea oil field
The UK Government gave the go-ahead to plans to develop the north sea oil field.
NEWS 2 June 2022 by Niall Christie
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Third sector leads Queen's Birthday Honours list
SallyAnn Kelly, chief executive of Aberlour Child Care Trust, has been given an OBE
NEWS 2 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
What next for Community Interest Companies?
Duncan Thorp says CICs and other social enterprises have a central role to play in driving a wellbeing economy
OPINION 2 June 2022 by Duncan Thorp
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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