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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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Fund now open for social care groups
Closes 2 September this year
NEWS 1 July 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Social Enterprise Scotland aims to become the single national voice for the sector 
The independent and membership-led organisation will act as a growing, strong and inclusive voice for social enterprises in Scotland. 
NEWS 1 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Arts fund closes as leading body grapples budget cuts
Organisation faces a £100,000 shortfall
NEWS 30 June 2022 by Robert Armour
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"A worrying picture": Concerns as UK charity donations drop
CAF estimates that the £10.7 billion was given across the UK during 2021, a substantial decrease from the £11.3billion given in 2020. 
NEWS 29 June 2022 by Niall Christie
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Data reveals huge impact retirees make on UK volunteering
Survey shows retired people are vital to the sector
NEWS 29 June 2022 by Robert Armour
 
National Care Service must see care homes removed from private companies
Under current Scottish Government plans, the proposed National Care Service would remain “ownership neutral”, embedding a role for the private sector in social care.
NEWS 29 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity Commission reviewing claims bags of cash handed to Prince Charles
Reports claim that The Prince of Wales Charitable Fund accepted around €3million from the former Prime Minister of Qatar between 2011 and 2015. 
NEWS 28 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Rape survivor sues charity after transgender woman attends meeting
Charity says its trans-inclusive approach is made clear to all
NEWS 28 June 2022 by Robert Armour
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Online community launched for LGBTQIA+ people in the voluntary sector
Organisers hope that the channel becomes a place where everyone can learn from and support each other.
NEWS 27 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
UK public unwilling to cut charity support despite cost of living crisis
One third of respondents have increased their charitable donations following the pandemic.
NEWS 27 June 2022 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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