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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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Co-founder of Scots cancer charity arrested amid “financial irregularities” investigation
The former staffer had worked in the third sector for 30 years, but it is understood she was arrested on October 30. 
NEWS 4 November 2022 by Niall Christie
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Church in Fife hosts emergency cost of crisis summit to discuss “evil of poverty”
The public event from 10am-3.30pm will feature powerful testimonies from people who are worst affected by a catastrophic increase in basic living costs.
NEWS 3 November 2022 by Niall Christie
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Scots dig deep for victims of Pakistan floods
Vital supplies donated
NEWS 3 November 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Commission calls for mandatory equality pay gap reporting
The commission found a significant need for more data on ethnicity pay gaps and disability in the workforce across Scotland and the UK. 
NEWS 2 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Consultation launched on Freedom of Information reform
The bill will aim to improve enforcement, encourage an increase in proactive publication and ensure sufficient resources are in place for the regulator to enable the law to work.
NEWS 2 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Millions from Lottery goes to community groups
Hundreds of projects benefit
NEWS 1 November 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Mary's Meals doubles the love
Serving meals makes children attend school and get vital education
NEWS 1 November 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Charity worker professional problem solver for those with visual impairments
Laura highlights importance of taking time to understand their needs
NEWS 31 October 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Union warns of widespread strikes across Scottish third sector
"The sector is in crisis with staff leaving in droves in search of employment with better pay and working conditions."
NEWS 31 October 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Ministers told to clarify whether cost of living crisis will affect Scotland’s Covid recovery
Some concerns were raised that the crisis will pose more significant challenges for organisations, service providers and individuals than even those faced during the pandemic.  
NEWS 29 October 2022 by Niall Christie
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