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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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Dundee charity announces major expansion plan
The Yard expects the work to be completed by next summer. 
NEWS 5 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Co-chairs: could two heads be better than one for your charity?
Lawyer Helen Kidd explores the rise of the co-chair
OPINION 5 November 2024 by Helen Kidd
 
How does the UK budget affect Scottish social enterprises? 
An analysis by Duncan Thorp 
OPINION 4 November 2024 by Duncan Thorp
 
Future funding still in doubt for Edinburgh charities
Despite a vote on Friday, questions remain long-term. 
NEWS 4 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
“We must act now”: charity calls for action on complex needs students in Scotland
Capability Scotland is calling on the Scottish Government to commit to robust and equitable funding for special education needs in Scotland
NEWS 1 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Everyone will regret this: SCVO on cuts plan which will devastate charities
NEWS 31 October 2024 by Anna Fowlie
 
Demo against cuts that could wipe out 64 Edinburgh charities
Assemble at 9am outside Edinburgh City Chambers on Friday, 1 November
NEWS 31 October 2024 by Graham Martin
 
“Further financial burden”: sector pleads with Chancellor after National Insurance hike
Concerns remain about international aid budgets, alongside National Insurance rises for employers.
NEWS 30 October 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Experienced chair appointed at support charity
James is also the chair of Victim Support Scotland and vice-chair of Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association
NEWS 29 October 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Collaboration of Disability Equality Plan between charities and Scottish Government collapses
Disabled People’s Organisations cited a lack of faith in the government’s approach. 
NEWS 29 October 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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