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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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“Death sentence”: chancellor slammed by charities after cutting winter fuel payments for pensioners
The new Labour government has been forced to deny it is implementing austerity. 
NEWS 30 July 2024 by Niall Christie
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Briggs is the new man over board
Brings wealth of health-related experience
NEWS 29 July 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Scotland's social care staffing crisis persists despite more resources from charities
Report lays bare in stark terms the problem facing the sector
NEWS 26 July 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Scots prisons failing on human rights says new report
The research highlights gaps in human rights protections
NEWS 25 July 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Former charity executive backs two child cap
Criticism for newly elected MP
NEWS 25 July 2024 by Robert Armour
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The transformative power of campaigning: setting the legislative agenda
The first King's Speech of the new Parliament showcased the profound impact that campaigning can have on shaping legislation.
OPINION 23 July 2024 by Seth Farsides
 
Conference to address improving young people's services
Takes place 11 November
NEWS 23 July 2024 by Robert Armour
 
New fund launches in Dumfries and Galloway
Third sector groups urged to apply
NEWS 22 July 2024 by Robert Armour
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Cancer centre refused funding by NHS charity
Campaigners are reeling at the decision
NEWS 19 July 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Right language ‘key to recruiting qualified social care staff’, new report finds  
The findings come from the Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland.
NEWS 19 July 2024 by Niall Christie
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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