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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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Prominent charity ditches Twitter amid safety concerns
Trolling and pile-ons have become commonplace on the platform
NEWS 26 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Call for action on council tax debt
The average council tax debt for a Scottish CAB client is over £3,420.
NEWS 23 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Health report provides rare insight in experiences of LGBTQ+ youth
Since the last survey in 2017, the percentage of participants saying that they feel safe and supported within health services has dropped. 
NEWS 18 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Young futures look brighter as funding secures much-needed support
Boost for Scottish youth groups
NEWS 16 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Charity creates new leadership role to strengthen youth and community voices
It is a marker of the growth, impact, and maturity of Sistema Scotland.
NEWS 16 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Youth charity’s support reaches new heights as demand for offline resources soars
Over 20,000 free resource packs have been distributed to date.
NEWS 16 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's May edition is out now - read it here
This month we look at Scotland's care system, and how the sector is struggling to meet the shortfall.
NEWS 16 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Childcare group faces closure after council suddenly demands rental for premises
Highland Council changes its policy to raise cash from third sector groups
NEWS 11 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Give children access to counselling outside of school says report
Mental health of young people could be improved by the move
NEWS 9 May 2023 by Robert Armour
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Record numbers take part in Kiltwalk
Thousands took part in the iconic fundraiser
NEWS 1 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Leading organisations demand cash top-ups for families as poverty tightens
Scottish Child Payment currently provides £25 per week
NEWS 26 April 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Volunteering levels across Scotland holding steady despite challenges
27% of Scots had given their time to support charities or organisations in 2021.
NEWS 25 April 2023 by Niall Christie
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2021-22

Expert advice from across the sector on how to weather the cost of living and running costs crises. These are the most challenging of times, but TFN's Guide 2022/23 will help you get through.

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