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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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Scots coffee shop in London brewing success by the cup
Customers can buy a meal or a hot drink for a homeless person during their visit
NEWS 7 November 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Billionaires' emissions a million times higher than average person
New report for COP 27
NEWS 7 November 2022 by Robert Armour
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Calls for Scotland to follow world-leading tobacco laws
In Scotland a ban on smoking in public places came into force in spring 2006.
NEWS 7 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Care charity expansion as it creates more than 60 new posts
Rota changes will also improve staff work/life balance and help service users
NEWS 4 November 2022 by Graham Martin
 
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
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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