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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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Equality Network appoint new CEO
Dr Rebecca Crowther will take over at the helm, replacing Tim Hopkins.
NEWS 15 January 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Prominent charity sector leader strengthens mental health group's board
“We are thrilled to have attracted such a significant third sector leader to our organisation"
NEWS 15 January 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Ofgem has it wrong on forced installations
Moratorium is finished - but it should have been made permanent
OPINION 15 January 2024 by Dr Matthew Lee
 
Children’s hearings: focusing on quality
Carol Wassell: "This drive to ensure that quality is our north star will help every staff member and volunteer to do the right thing for children"
OPINION 15 January 2024 by Carol Wassell
 
Carers lose thousands in income each year 
Nearly half of working age carers lose £12,000 of income per year because they provide care. 
NEWS 15 January 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Big Give's mental health campaign opens for charity applications
By bringing together a community of generosity from large donors to small, Big Give says it aims to double the difference of every donation
NEWS 12 January 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Shock as charity plans to close three care homes by March
Local councillor says news is "totally out the blue"
NEWS 12 January 2024 by Robert Armour
 
What are the top three recruitment challenges for small volunteer teams?
Assemble on the importance of successful volunteer recruitment
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Funding windfall for victims of crime charities
Cash comes from Victim Surcharge Fund
NEWS 11 January 2024 by Robert Armour
 
“Beyond devastated”: Charity gutted at being forced to close
Autism Understanding Scotland announced it will shut its doors at the end of January.
NEWS 9 January 2024 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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