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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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What’s needed from the budget to support essential services like us
David Hilferty: the government must provide sustainable funding for the voluntary sector and those it supports
OPINION 2 December 2024 by David Hilferty
 
Edinburgh charities still in limbo amid questions over IJB funding cuts
Experts warned hundreds of third sector jobs were at threat if a proposal to pull funding went ahead. 
NEWS 29 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish social care leaders sign letter urging u-turn on National Insurance
Chancellor Rachel Reeves told she should change course on employers’ contributions for sector.
NEWS 29 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Victory for campaigners as universal winter fuel payment reinstated
Four in 10 pensioners live in fuel poverty in Scotland
NEWS 29 November 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Activists gather in Edinburgh as anti-poverty measures stall
A sea change in direction is required
NEWS 29 November 2024 by Robert Armour
 
TSI network urges reform ahead of Scotland's budget
Calls for long-term fair funding
NEWS 29 November 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Historic community building reopens after being saved from ruin
Asset transfer took seven years and a seven-figure sum
NEWS 28 November 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Scots charity partnership recognised in UK employment awards
Third sector joins with public sector to create opportunities for lone parents
NEWS 28 November 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Multi-year funding needed for our essential sector
Collette Stevenson MSP: the Scottish Government could provide a significant boost to the effectiveness of organisations that do so much to help so many
OPINION 28 November 2024 by Collette Stevenson MSP
 
“Shortsighted”: Rachel Reeves slammed for doubling-down on NI hike for sector
The chancellor has confirmed there will be no exemptions or reimbursements for charities
NEWS 27 November 2024 by Niall Christie
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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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