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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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The Scottish Child Payment leads the way in the fight against child poverty 
Erica Young on the impact and the potential of a vital scheme that was long campaigned for by charities
OPINION 5 August 2024 by Erica Young
 
New head office for Edinburgh charity
The Edinburgh charity operating key services such as Sleep Action and Teens+ is set to move into a new head office in the city. 
NEWS 31 July 2024 by Niall Christie
 
New policy opportunities with a new UK Government 
Duncan Thorp assesses the opportunities ahead that come with a change of government
OPINION 30 July 2024 by Duncan Thorp
 
Scotland's social care staffing crisis persists despite more resources from charities
Report lays bare in stark terms the problem facing the sector
NEWS 26 July 2024 by Robert Armour
 
The transformative power of campaigning: setting the legislative agenda
The first King's Speech of the new Parliament showcased the profound impact that campaigning can have on shaping legislation.
OPINION 23 July 2024 by Seth Farsides
 
Conference to address improving young people's services
Takes place 11 November
NEWS 23 July 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Debt charities work together to to mainstream top quality advice
CAS got together with Money Advice Scotland and the Child Poverty Action Group to produce a new Debt Advice Handbook for Scotland
OPINION 22 July 2024 by Martin Barr
 
Voluntary groups should take part in consultation launched on sector funding
Collette Stevenson MSP calls for Scotland’s third sector to share views on funding processes
OPINION 18 July 2024 by Collette Stevenson MSP
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Care-experienced Kosmonauts aim for their place among the stars
The band receive residential and education support from Kibble - and their debut single is now streaming
NEWS 18 July 2024 by Graham Martin
 
King's speech leaves more questions than answers in tackling poverty
Campaigners sorely disappointed
NEWS 18 July 2024 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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