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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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Charity campaign to end gender-based violence to dissolve
"Remember there is a world out there beyond the doomscrolling.”
NEWS 2 March 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Eating Disorders Awareness Week: why men in Scotland aren’t accessing the treatment they need
Why men need to start talking about eating disorders
OPINION 2 March 2023 by Kirsty Pavey
 
Report says Scotland must turn its back on poverty-related stigma
Group convener Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP said: “Scotland is a place that believes in compassion and justice."
NEWS 1 March 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Crowdfunder launched as Glasgow charity fights for survival
The charity delivers groceries to more than 400 over-65s across Glasgow - who would otherwise struggle to get their shopping.
NEWS 1 March 2023 by Niall Christie
 
100 years not out for SAMH
History pre-dates the NHS
NEWS 1 March 2023 by Robert Armour
 
LGBT+ charities call for commitments from First Minister candidates
The three candidates to be the next First Minister have been asked to support five existing commitments of the Scottish Government. 
NEWS 28 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Running costs crisis: leading charity forced to close all its shops
Retail outlets and a warehouse will close by September
NEWS 28 February 2023 by Robert Armour
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Don't fear imposter syndrome when you're part of an epic team making a difference
Fee Brown on how she finds inspiration everyday working at Penumbra
OPINION 28 February 2023 by Fiona Brown
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Child maintenance bill must be amended or domestic abuse victims will suffer
Broad coalition of charities have hit out
NEWS 27 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
First Minister hopeful questioned over links to fundamentalist charities
Senior human rights figures have pointed to the Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch MSP’s involvement with groups espousing anti-LGBT and so-called pro-life views.
NEWS 22 February 2023 by Niall Christie
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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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