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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Shortage of volunteer drivers has devastating impact on blind and deaf people in Aberdeen
North East Sensory Services (NESS) runs a series of social groups at its centre on John Street.
NEWS 8 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity coalition demands more is spent on mental health
The partnership, made up of seventeen national third sector organisations, has also contacted all MSPs seeking their support
NEWS 7 February 2023 by Graham Martin
 
West Lothian charity becomes latest to announce closure
Signpost, based in Livingston, will shut on March 31 after it began as a volunteer group in 2000. 
NEWS 7 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Social Security Scotland slammed for big delays in transfer of benefits from Westminster
Original timetable is being replanned
NEWS 7 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
£86k council funding cut for Argyll and Bute charities 
Councillor are due to meet on February 16 to discuss the matter further, before the final budget is voted on on February 23. 
NEWS 6 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
“Insufficient”: North Lanarkshire charities facing council funding black hole
A number of organisations who received funding in 2022/23 saw their applications rejected for the coming year. 
NEWS 6 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Dyslexia charity welcomes new business sign-up
It joins a cohort of businesses eager to demonstrate their commitment to dyslexia inclusion in Scotland’s workplaces
NEWS 3 February 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Aberdeen charity gets royal approval
Campaign shines a spotlight on the importance of early childhood
NEWS 2 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Scotland's iconic pine trees face wipe-out
The unique pines are facing ecological disaster
NEWS 2 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Housing group saves struggling tenants vital cash
From benefits to energy-saving advice, support is on offer
NEWS 2 February 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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