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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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Edinburgh charities still in limbo amid questions over IJB funding cuts
Experts warned hundreds of third sector jobs were at threat if a proposal to pull funding went ahead. 
NEWS 29 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Victory for campaigners as universal winter fuel payment reinstated
Four in 10 pensioners live in fuel poverty in Scotland
NEWS 29 November 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Events launched to help Scotland keep its promise to young people from care
The Promise was designed to make sure care experienced are supported
NEWS 28 November 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Scots charity partnership recognised in UK employment awards
Third sector joins with public sector to create opportunities for lone parents
NEWS 28 November 2024 by Robert Armour
 
“Shortsighted”: Rachel Reeves slammed for doubling-down on NI hike for sector
The chancellor has confirmed there will be no exemptions or reimbursements for charities
NEWS 27 November 2024 by Niall Christie
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Huge £166 million funding stream opens for Scottish charities and community groups
Two new programmes, Community Action and Fairer Life Chances, are aimed at helping communities to tackle poverty, disadvantage and discrimination
NEWS 27 November 2024 by Graham Martin
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Care charity launches new adoption service
Launch coincides with Adoption Week
NEWS 27 November 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Government told to prioritise child poverty targets in budget
The End Child Poverty Coalition (ECP) in Scotland has set out five key asks for ministers.
NEWS 27 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Concerns about basic human rights in Highlands and Islands
The Commission highlights that many people in the Highlands and Islands are expressing their frustration regarding their human rights.
NEWS 27 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Charity launches annual Winter Warmer Appeal to support families in Glasgow
Running until 8 December, there’s many ways to get involved
NEWS 26 November 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Scottish charity warns Labour’s NI increase will cost it £100,000
Mark Bevan of Leuchie House said the announcement would result in an "increase in suffering for families". 
NEWS 26 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Bold tax reforms are needed to tackle poverty and inequality in Scotland
Civil society campaign says radical measures are needed to fix the country's broken public finances
NEWS 26 November 2024 by Graham Martin
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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