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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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Group wants to see donated healthcare supplies reach those who need it most
Shocking amount of donated supplies never reach its target
NEWS 20 April 2023 by Robert Armour
 
New Bill has power to increase trust and confidence in Scotland’s charities 
The new Charities Bill working its way through the Scottish Parliament offers opportunities for third sector organisations to strengthen their reputations, says legal expert Helen Kidd
OPINION 19 April 2023 by Helen Kidd
 
Poppy ditches plastic and goes green
New design has a 40% smaller carbon footprint
NEWS 19 April 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Charity saved from the brink after Scottish Government funding U-turn
Campaign leads to funding reversal
NEWS 19 April 2023 by Robert Armour
 
National Care Service delayed by Scottish Government
The statement outlined the First Ministers future plans in Government, including a number of legislative announcements. 
NEWS 18 April 2023 by Niall Christie
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Very deep poverty now a factor for many low income Scots
Charity states 150,000 more now living at this level
NEWS 18 April 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Housing champion appoints finance and strategy chief
Heather joined the independent living specialists in 2018 and this will be her third role within the organisation.
NEWS 18 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity hopeful a cure for terminal illness could happen through increased research
Advanced treatments and fundraising is tackling the illness head on
NEWS 18 April 2023 by Robert Armour
 
TFN magazine's April edition is out now - read it here
New mag looks at active travel, dormant trusts, and the best fundraising options for your charity.
NEWS 17 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Mental health crisis warning as cost of living surges
59% of people in Scotland say the cost of living crisis is impacting their mental health.
NEWS 17 April 2023 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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