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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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Scots parents tormented by the spectre of poverty and mental illness
Parents are finding it increasingly difficult to cope
NEWS 4 June 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Fair Funding is essential for sustainable volunteering
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Charity launches own lottery
Chance to scoop £25,000 jackpot
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Fundraising dinner raises £80k for north east charity
It provides ongoing life-changing care and support services
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Cruel Summer: exclusive - Edinburgh’s homeless forced from hotels as Taylor Swift comes to town
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NEWS 28 May 2024 by Niall Christie
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Fife sight loss charity appoints new co-ordinator to boost vital volunteer numbers
Seescape has welcomed Graham Ross to the role. 
NEWS 28 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
System failure: Scotland needs urgent plan for the care of people with dementia
As financial pressures build, provision in many areas is now at risk of collapse
NEWS 28 May 2024 by Graham Martin
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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