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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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A fairer funding model for hospice care in Scotland is needed now more than ever
Jackie Stone says hospices now face a perfect storm
OPINION 21 November 2024 by Jackie Stone
 
Charities can help break down barriers to employment
Colin Smyth MSP highlights how Scotland’s third sector can improve employment prospects for more disabled people
OPINION 20 November 2024 by Colin Smyth MSP
 
Charities call on first minister to do more to tackle fuel poverty
The letter was also signed by more than a dozen charities and campaigners working to end fuel poverty
NEWS 19 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Former charity worker given warning after “racially motivated” remarks
Anthony Drury was said to have also left vulnerable service users alone.
NEWS 19 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Sir Keir refuses to confirm exemptions from additional NI costs
The Prime Minister was pressed on rising national insurance contributions. 
NEWS 18 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
“Hard decisions”: Glasgow charities warn of funding pressures
Charities in Glasgow have said the government must provide more help for grassroots organisations as third sector groups hit funding “burnout”. 
NEWS 18 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scotland’s social security system reaches a significant milestone 
Erica Young reflects on two years of Scotland’s Adult Disability Payment
OPINION 18 November 2024 by Erica Young
 
Scottish Care: sector must be exempted from National Insurance rises
NHS services are to be exempt but care homes, hospices and GPs are not.
NEWS 15 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Through a glass darkly: the troubled progress of the National Care Service
Rachel Cackett responds to the latest news about the NCS Bill
OPINION 15 November 2024 by Rachel Cackett
 
Impact of budget on Scottish charities as helpful as a “vigorous kick in the spleen”
A letter to the editor from Alistair Haw, chief executive officer, Scottish Huntington’s Association
OPINION 14 November 2024 by Alistair Haw
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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