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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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General election 2024: we need a humane politics
There has been a muted reaction to news of the 4 July Westminster poll from Scotland's charity sector
NEWS 24 May 2024 by Graham Martin
 
“Misleading”: North-east project scolded by watchdog 
OSCR said the World Suicide Prevention Project was “misrepresenting” itself as a charity.
NEWS 23 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
New report underlines urgent need to modernise abortion law
Engender has published a new report making the urgent call to modernise abortion law in Scotland. 
NEWS 22 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
New funding will enable Dundee-based social enterprise to expand 
The Circle Mobility, based at Dundee’s Overgate Shopping Centre, has received new support. 
NEWS 21 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Charity “deeply disappointed” by Holyrood committee’s disregard for global treaty 
An evidence session in parliament on May 21 is reportedly in contravention of a global healthy treaty.
NEWS 21 May 2024 by Niall Christie
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New podcast launches for the voluntary sector: ‘Listening and Learning Together’
Sponsored content: The Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) have launched ‘Listening and Learning Together – the IVAR podcast’.
OPINION 21 May 2024 Sponsored content
 
Rape Crisis Centre placed under review following employment tribunal
A tribunal suggested some practices at the centre may have fallen short of the expected standards. 
NEWS 20 May 2024 by Niall Christie
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Epilepsy Scotland Highlights Need For Fair Funding As It Launches #BeyondSeizure Campaign
In National Epilepsy Week (20-26 May), Epilepsy Scotland has launched its #BeyondSeizure campaign
OPINION 20 May 2024 by Andrew Lindsay
 
The never-ending story of Citizens Advice
For five years I’ve had the privilege to help tell the stories of Citizens Advice in Scotland. As I prepare to move on to a new role, I’ve been reflecting on the stories that will stay with me.
OPINION 20 May 2024 by Kieron Higgins
 
Major merger in UK’s cancer charity sector
Oracle Head & Neck Cancer UK is set to increase its momentum in the battle to overcome the UK’s growing head and neck cancer crisis.
NEWS 17 May 2024 by Niall Christie
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.

Read it here
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