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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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New Borders base for food charity
Vital support for those over 65
NEWS 21 July 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Time to embrace neurodiversity
Many autistic people have impressive qualifications and CVs, so why the employment gap?
OPINION 20 July 2022 by Kat Allen
 
Cash boost for Camphill's £10m fundraiser
Wolfson Foundation awards generous grant
NEWS 19 July 2022 by Robert Armour
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TFN magazine's July edition is out now - read it all here!
This month we look at the challenges facing civil society across the globe and how the cost of living crisis is affecting rural communities
NEWS 18 July 2022 by Graham Martin
 
New chief executive for ACOSVO
Lucinda has been the chief executive of The Dundee Carers Centre, an organisation which supports carers of all ages and disabled people in Dundee. 
NEWS 18 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Mental health charity welcomes new chair of the board
Greg May has been serving as vice chair of Support in Mind Scotland.
NEWS 15 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity says political leaders are ignoring it
Claims both Nicola Sturgeon and Susan Aitken won't visit project
NEWS 14 July 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Campaigners urge government to act on decarbonisation recommendations
The Just Transition Partnership, an initiative set up by Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) and Friends of Earth Scotland in 2016, had called on the Scottish Government to set up the commission.
NEWS 14 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Tributes flow as third sector stalwart and campaigner Donna Mackinnon dies
She embraced kindness, dignity and equal opportunities for all
NEWS 13 July 2022 by Robert Armour
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Government warned Scotland must prepare for ageing population
Since 2000, the number of people aged 65 and over in Scotland has increased by a third, while the number of children has fallen by six per cent. 
NEWS 13 July 2022 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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