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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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Scottish anti-abortion group denies links to religious extremists
Questions have been asked about links between Compassion Scotland and American hate groups.
NEWS 25 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
"Catastrophic": Warnings as Ofgem hint at another steep energy price rise
Serious concerns continue to grow about the price of bills across Britain.
NEWS 24 May 2022 by Niall Christie
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Forces charity announces policy lead will join team
Carly Elliott has said Who Cares? Scotland will always have a special place in her heart.
NEWS 24 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Ensuring everyone has the right to unimpeded healthcare
Buffer zones bill would keep anti-abortion protests away from hospitals
OPINION 24 May 2022 by Gillian Mackay
 
Campaigners back bid to ban protests outside abortion clinics
The proposals have received widespread support, including from charities, campaigners and politicians from various political parties. 
NEWS 23 May 2022 by Niall Christie
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Scots family back pleas for charity support as CHAS marks 30th anniversary
CHAS has been caring for Scotland’s most vulnerable children since 1992.
NEWS 20 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Holyrood minister praises vital work of pioneering charity
The charity, established by philanthropists Garreth and Nicola Wood, has worked closely with the Scottish Government,
NEWS 19 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Vaccination survey launched aimed at third sector
The survey will run for three weeks, closing on May 27.
NEWS 17 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
The good food nation bill must make the right to food a statutory, legal right
Angela Moohan says proposed legislation on food must be strengthened
OPINION 17 May 2022 by Angela Moohan
 
Charities call for creation of Scottish independent food commission
The campaigners raised a number of issues - including food insecurity, health inequalities, the damaging impact on nature and climate, and avoidable waste. 
NEWS 17 May 2022 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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