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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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Charity probe highlights need for robust record keeping, says adviser
Charities are now being advised to follow the recently updated Charity Commission guidance.
NEWS 5 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Volunteering in a Shifting Skills Landscape
People learn through volunteering, and are also supported to learn by volunteers, in a range of settings. 
OPINION 5 July 2023 by Sarah Latto
 
Captain Tom Foundation stops donations as further controversy hits charity
Council takes retrospective action
NEWS 5 July 2023 by Robert Armour
 
New funding gives Scotland's social enterprise sector firm financial footing
Coalition comes together to boost the sector
NEWS 4 July 2023 by Robert Armour
 
OSCR probe finds charity treasurer misused funds and trustees failed to govern
Damning report concludes after a six year investigation
NEWS 4 July 2023 by Robert Armour
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“Squeezed”: Report warns of rising costs hitting third sector
The increasing pressure on volunteers and attracting members of the public to provide unpaid work, were also flagged.
NEWS 4 July 2023 by Niall Christie
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Former Kinross Shed Chairman joins association board
David joins seven SMSA trustees to further extend the hub’s reach of regional support to over 200 groups
NEWS 3 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
(New) Deal or No (New) Deal? 
Last week the Scottish Government published a New Deal with Local Government and its New Deal for Business Group Report. 
OPINION 3 July 2023 by Kirsten Hogg
 
New advisors save tenants tens of thousands
Backdated benefit payments account for a significant portion of the five-figure savings so far.
NEWS 3 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Abused women offered hope with new housing initiative
High quality housing available to those most in need
NEWS 3 July 2023 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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