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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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Charity warns of "lasting impact" of cost of living crisis
Across the CAB network advice on utilities – namely energy – was up 62 per cent compared to April 2021.
NEWS 7 June 2022 by Niall Christie
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The Action Group becomes Living Wage accredited
Until our government recognises that social care workers deserve fair pay for the work they do, the social care crisis in recruitment and retention crisis will remain
OPINION 6 June 2022 by Lisa Williamson
 
Tough times make investment in family support essential
Mary Glasgow on what was - and wasn't - in the recent Spending Review for children's services
OPINION 6 June 2022 by Mary Glasgow
 
Third sector leads Queen's Birthday Honours list
SallyAnn Kelly, chief executive of Aberlour Child Care Trust, has been given an OBE
NEWS 2 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Food insecurity levels higher than before the pandemic
Cost of living crisis is deepening food poverty
NEWS 1 June 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Golden oldies football team raise cash for kids in Scotland and Ukraine
All proceeds going towards CHAS and Save the Children Ukraine Fund
NEWS 1 June 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Huge fine for care charity after woman drowns in bath
Richmond Fellowship Scotland was found guilty of a breach of health and safety legislation
NEWS 31 May 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Making a difference: why volunteering matters
RNIB Scotland volunteer tells of his experiences in giving time to charity
NEWS 31 May 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Four Scots cities see low-emission zones come into effect
National shared transport charity Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) is planning community consultations.
NEWS 31 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Stark warnings as new report shows people dying younger due to austerity
“This report highlights a crucial truth in the fight to solve poverty, government choices matter."
NEWS 31 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.

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