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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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Aberdeen-based charity unveil new chair of board
He has recently taken up the reins as non-exec chair.
NEWS 12 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Cost of essentials for Scotland's elderly set to spiral
150,000 pensioners are already living in relative poverty in Scotland.
NEWS 11 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charities warn Queen's Speech failed to promise the economic justice we all need
The UK government’s agenda was presented by Prince Charles in Westminster in lieu of the Queen, who cancelled for health reasons
NEWS 10 May 2022 by Niall Christie
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Progressing the transfer from UK Personal Independence Payment to Scotland’s Adult Disability Payment
Ben Macpherson MSP updates on important changes to Scotland's social security system
OPINION 10 May 2022 by Ben Macpherson
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Revealed: the broken state of Scotland's food system
The current system is driving the growing rates of diet-related disease and contributing significantly to climate change
NEWS 10 May 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Bereavement support scheme unveiled to support grieving workers
The new resources were produced by the Scottish Bereavement Charter Group.
NEWS 9 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Children's hospices charity celebrates 30 years of work
NEWS 9 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Loneliness having serious mental health impact, study shows
In a survey of 1,000 adults a quarter of people say they felt lonely some or all of the time in the previous month.  
NEWS 9 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
TFN poll: do you support a windfall tax on the big energy companies?
POLL 6 May 2022 by Graham Martin
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SCVO unveils finalists for Scottish Charity Awards
“The entries this year are as fabulous as ever and the 44 finalists come in all shapes and sizes.”
NEWS 6 May 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.

Read it here
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