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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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Improving lives in Barlinnie – a good news story 
OPINION 16 December 2024 by Gil Long
 
Call for urgent action as number of legal plans for vulnerable children slumps to a new low
Concerns raised as co-ordinated support plans drop. 
NEWS 13 December 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Council accused of “misrepresenting” housing charity
The row comes after Shelter called for intervention against City of Edinburgh Council
NEWS 13 December 2024 by Niall Christie
 
“Irreconcilable differences”: north east charity ends council partnership
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NEWS 13 December 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Just Transition Commission calls on Scottish Government to set targets
A new report from the commission warned Scotland is “at risk of going backwards”. 
NEWS 12 December 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Shelter Scotland calls for “immediate intervention” against council 
Councillors in Edinburgh voted to strip homeless households of human rights. 
NEWS 12 December 2024 by Niall Christie
 
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OPINION 12 December 2024 by Duncan Thorp
 
Fraudster friend must repay stolen cash to charities she defrauded
Landmark decision by Falkirk Sheriff Court
NEWS 11 December 2024 by Robert Armour
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Scottish budget aftermath: hope well hidden in the long grass
Oxfam Scotland’s Jamie Livingstone assesses the latest fiscal pledges from Holyrood – and find them wanting
OPINION 10 December 2024 by Jamie Livingstone
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Homeless appeal will give most vulnerable a meal this Christmas
Just £5 will buy the most needy a dinner
NEWS 10 December 2024 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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