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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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Charities call for creation of Scottish independent food commission
The campaigners raised a number of issues - including food insecurity, health inequalities, the damaging impact on nature and climate, and avoidable waste. 
NEWS 17 May 2022 by Niall Christie
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TFN magazine's May edition is out now - and you can read it all here!
New mag looks at the aid sector in a time of war and ethics in fundraising
NEWS 16 May 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Charity expert to head up leading design awards competition
McQuade will now devote herself to raising awareness of the Blackwood Design Awards.
NEWS 16 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Sight and hearing loss charity awarded top business accolade
North East Sensory Services (NESS) has been recognised for its work in supporting its staff.
NEWS 16 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
It’s time to equally value ALL PARTS of the mental health system
Louise Christie on the need to see real and ambitious change in how we design, deliver and access mental health support and services
OPINION 16 May 2022 by Louise Christie
 
Campaigners demand workplaces are made Covid safe as workers return
Unions back scheme to ensure healthy working environments
NEWS 13 May 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Aberdeen-based charity unveil new chair of board
He has recently taken up the reins as non-exec chair.
NEWS 12 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Cost of essentials for Scotland's elderly set to spiral
150,000 pensioners are already living in relative poverty in Scotland.
NEWS 11 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charities warn Queen's Speech failed to promise the economic justice we all need
The UK government’s agenda was presented by Prince Charles in Westminster in lieu of the Queen, who cancelled for health reasons
NEWS 10 May 2022 by Niall Christie
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Progressing the transfer from UK Personal Independence Payment to Scotland’s Adult Disability Payment
Ben Macpherson MSP updates on important changes to Scotland's social security system
OPINION 10 May 2022 by Ben Macpherson
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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.

Read it here
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