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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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Millions from Lottery goes to community groups
Hundreds of projects benefit
NEWS 1 November 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Mary's Meals doubles the love
Serving meals makes children attend school and get vital education
NEWS 1 November 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Charity worker professional problem solver for those with visual impairments
Laura highlights importance of taking time to understand their needs
NEWS 31 October 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Union warns of widespread strikes across Scottish third sector
"The sector is in crisis with staff leaving in droves in search of employment with better pay and working conditions."
NEWS 31 October 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Ministers told to clarify whether cost of living crisis will affect Scotland’s Covid recovery
Some concerns were raised that the crisis will pose more significant challenges for organisations, service providers and individuals than even those faced during the pandemic.  
NEWS 29 October 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Cost of living report calls for further emergency support
There is widespread concern amongst disabled people about being able to afford the energy required to power and charge essential assistive technologies
NEWS 28 October 2022 by Niall Christie
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New scheme launched to tackle transport poverty in Scotland’s largest low emission zones
The project has been funded by national shared transport charity Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) and Smarter Choices.
NEWS 28 October 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity partners wanted to distribute mindfulness to early years children
Wee seeds helps nurture positive mental health
NEWS 28 October 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Charity sees counselling sessions increase as abuse and exploitation is on the rise
Data reveals a 19% rise in sessions
NEWS 27 October 2022 by Robert Armour
 
LGBT+ campaigners to gather in support of gender reform
There will be speeches starting at 12.45, including from MSPs from the SNP, Scottish Labour and Scottish Greens on why they support the reforms, as well as from trans people themselves.
NEWS 26 October 2022 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.

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