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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Social enterprise makes digital skills push
Spark intends to offer placements in digital training, including filmmaking and editing
NEWS 27 January 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Almost a quarter of charity clients report cost of living as debt driver 
Energy arrears have continued to rise among StepChange Scotland clients.
NEWS 26 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Thousands of disabled people’s jobs and careers at risk, charity warns
“We are calling on the Department of Work and Pensions to take decisive and comprehensive action to cut the backlog urgently."
NEWS 26 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
The right to food should be on the menu for everyone in Scotland
Scottish Government must work towards ensuring that everyone can enjoy an adequate diet
NEWS 24 January 2023 by Graham Martin
 
“Spiralling costs” could force Scottish charity to close in three months
The charity is appealing to businesses and individuals to come forward and help raise as much money as possible to keep the charity afloat. 
NEWS 23 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Aberdeenshire children's charity fighting to stay afloat
The Ellon-based group is operational across Aberdeen and the Shire, supporting pre-school children with disabilities and Additional Support Needs.
NEWS 20 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Mother and child recovery home opens in Dundee
Supports women coping with drugs misuse
NEWS 18 January 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Poorest Scots being left behind, health charity warns
Infants and young to middle aged men are thought to be the most at risk.
NEWS 17 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Edinburgh-based urban farm closes its doors
This is the second time the farm has been threatened with closure, with looming liquidation in late 2019 leading to £100,000 of crowdfunding.
NEWS 17 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish aid charity warns of costs rising by a fifth
Alongside the cost of living crisis, many of the countries where the charity works are impacted by conflict, climate change and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
NEWS 17 January 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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