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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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Holyrood committee launches Long Covid Inquiry
In Scotland, it is estimated that 187,000 people have self-reported long Covid.
NEWS 12 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Covid-19: learnings for supporting migrant and minority ethnic communities
Dr Paulina Trevena on why not learning from the pandemic would be a lost opportunity
OPINION 11 January 2023 by Dr Paulina Trevena
 
Obituary: Pippa Coutts - sharp wit and good humour
At the end of 2022 the team at Carnegie UK said goodbye to their good friend and colleague Pippa Coutts
OPINION 11 January 2023 by Jennifer Wallace
 
Glasgow charity warns of imminent closure
“The lives of those we support will worsen as a result of its closure - as well as leading to the loss of 4 jobs.”
NEWS 11 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish charity appoints internationally renowned professor
He becomes chairman of its trustees
NEWS 10 January 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Unique gym offers free access for those who are disadvantaged
Edinburgh-based social enterprise reaches out to wider population
NEWS 10 January 2023 by Robert Armour
 
LGBT charity hits out at Tory ministers “interference” in Gender Reform Bill
Stonewall Scotland raised concerns about reported attempts to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.
NEWS 9 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Turning Point Scotland forced to pay out after employment tribunal
Claimant "suffered emotional distress" over her treatment by the charity. 
NEWS 9 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Benefit increase wiped out by cost of living
Thousand won't see the benefits of extra cash
NEWS 9 January 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Former charity CEO to join social enterprise team
Brian has been the CEO of Age Scotland for over a decade.
NEWS 9 January 2023 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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