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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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Disabled pioneer Euan MacDonald loses long fight with MND
Euan's Guide became a unique, essential resource for disabled access
NEWS 22 August 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Chill winds: sector faces an autumn of crisis as it struggles with rising demand and costs
A new report sharply exposes the challenges facing the sector - and chimes alarmingly with new Scottish data
NEWS 21 August 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Research reveals few participants knew what ice bucket challenge was for
Charity wants to rekindle the viral fundraiser to mark 10-year anniversary
NEWS 21 August 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Trio of appointments at neurodiversity charity
Trust plans to extend its reach to support even more neurodivergent people
NEWS 21 August 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Job cuts and depleted reserves: the troubled state of the Scottish charity sector
The situation rests on the challenges of the cost of living and rising costs crises – which have not gone away
NEWS 20 August 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Scotland must work faster to combat rising drug deaths
Statistics reveal a worrying rise in drug-related deaths
NEWS 20 August 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Charity launches online resource to boost women's heart health
"Heart disease has been perceived as a disease affecting men - however, it is one of the leading causes of death for women"
NEWS 20 August 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Supporters help cancer charity build new website
Edinburgh-based group wanted to create a sustainable site with a strong user experience
NEWS 20 August 2024 by Graham Martin
 
CEO of anti-drugs charity to step back from frontline
Annemarie Ward will remain in her role with FAVOR UK. 
NEWS 19 August 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Minister hears how vital peer support is in suicide prevention
Death by suicide is on the rise in Scotland
NEWS 15 August 2024 by Robert Armour
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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