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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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Which Scots charity workers and volunteers got gongs in the King's New Year's Honours list?
Third sector and civil society stalwarts rewarded for their selfless dedication
NEWS 4 January 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Charity confirms Edinburgh urban farm set to close amid running costs crisis
The site, which which gives volunteering opportunities to disadvantaged young people and adults, has warned that rising costs and lack of funding have forced this decision.
NEWS 4 January 2023 by Niall Christie
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Charity implores exam authority to mark sacrifice of Asian soldiers in both world wars
The move would combat racism the organisation says
NEWS 20 December 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Streaming platform Twitch facing backlash after including “hate groups” on approved charities list
The LGB Alliance - which claims to be “gender critical” and has faced widespread criticism for its “anti-trans” work - will no longer be included on Twitch’s roster of charities which users can support. 
NEWS 19 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Trustee appointed to board of Perthshire charity
“We very much look forward to working with Karen, and would like to thank Jane for the huge contribution she has made to the Trust over the last eight years.”
NEWS 19 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Holyrood committee launches call for evidence on people’s voices being heard in parliament
The Committee is seeking views from individuals, community groups and organisations on recommendations made by a Citizens’ Panel on public participation.  
NEWS 16 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
TFN's December magazine is out now - read it here!
Last edition of the year celebrates charity sector successes
NEWS 12 December 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Isle of Lewis community hub wins prestigious green energy award
The former school was purchased by volunteer group Urras Stòras An Rubha in 2015 and the plan to give the building a new lease of life was realised in September when it reopened as Aros An Rubha. 
NEWS 8 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Govan wins Men's Shed of the Year
Prestigious award goes to southside charity
NEWS 8 December 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Men’s Sheds Association could be forced to close as government withdraws funding
The groups aim to tackle social isolation and improve their members’ mental health, but ministers have said the Scottish Government will not provide further funding for the initiative. 
NEWS 1 December 2022 by Niall Christie
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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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