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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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Programme for Government: Lukewarm response from sector
Charities and campaigners welcomed some plans but underlined a lack of urgency from the government.
NEWS 5 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Sistema Scotland welcomes Promise chair to its board
Fiona Duncan said she chose to join the charity because it delivers opportunities for children they would otherwise not have.
NEWS 5 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Class war: calls made for private schools to lose charity status
SNP could discuss ending tax breaks and placing a levy on pupils
NEWS 1 September 2023 by Graham Martin
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Centres close as charity faces increased demand on services
Two rescue centres will close in Caithness and Ayr
NEWS 29 August 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Online conference will explore employment opportunites for those who need them most
Those with barriers face grim task getting into work
NEWS 24 August 2023 by Robert Armour
 
More than 150 campaign groups say FM must act on injustice of poverty
The letter was drafted by the Poverty Alliance - Scotland's anti-poverty network.
NEWS 23 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Groundbreaking arts partnership between Heriot-Watt and Scottish Autism
The project will look to improve care provision for older autistic adults with learning disabilities. 
NEWS 23 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Government told to improve families reuniting with children in care
New research has outlined the financial and emotional impact of poverty on a family when a child enters care.
NEWS 22 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish Children's Lottery grants £300,000 to 51 charities 
Over 25,000 children and young people will be supported with the funding boosts. 
NEWS 21 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Top-up child payment to address age discrimination, First Minister told
The 80 groups are supporting the End Young Parent Poverty: Top up the Scottish Child Payment campaign.
NEWS 18 August 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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