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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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Community makes history as land buyout gets over the line
This will double the size of the Tarras Valley Nature Reserve.
NEWS 5 August 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Cost of living: we need a fair deal for voluntary sector workers
Kirsten Hogg demands a fair and sustainable funding system
OPINION 4 August 2022 by Kirsten Hogg
 
Covid charity shares funding fears for lifeline services
The numbers of those living with Long Covid in Scotland now exceeds more than 150,000
NEWS 4 August 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Eden Project opens applications for Cornwall training weekend
Funded by the National Lottery, successful applicants will have accommodation and transport along with the weekend community camp costs all paid for. 
NEWS 3 August 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Concerns as bills set to top £3,600 by New Year
This latest forecast is hundreds of pounds more than previous predictions.
NEWS 3 August 2022 by Niall Christie
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The time to lean in is now: leadership and the cost of living crisis
All we can do is get up each day and ensure we can look our staff in the eye while we thank them for the amazing work that they do
OPINION 3 August 2022 by Lindsay Fyffe-Jardine
 
Scots goalkeeper swaps saving shots for saving lives in Ukraine
The Scottish charity – whose headquarters are in Thornhill, near Dumfries – is also working to educate civilians, especially children, about the risks of landmines.
NEWS 2 August 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Funding for social enterprises available
Organisations urged to apply
NEWS 28 July 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Circular economy: small charities spend a huge amount of grant income on applications
The charity sector is spending at least £900 million each year on grant applications alone
NEWS 27 July 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Care-experienced young people's project gets major cash boost
The Scottish Children’s Lottery was launched to raise funds for and improve the lives of young people across Scotland
NEWS 25 July 2022 by Graham Martin
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