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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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Report warns of “fragmenting” of social care in Scotland
The paper comes amid discussions on the future of care in Scotland.
NEWS 23 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Legacy StartUp: New support for charities wanting to start legacy fundraising
Legacy StartUp will enable charities that are not yet benefiting from vital legacy income.
NEWS 23 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
New report highlights growth of Scottish legacy market. 
The report brings together key statistics on the Scottish legacy market.
NEWS 21 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Cyrenians announces partnership with the Women in Safe Homes fund
Cyrenians will buy and refurbish properties for those who have experienced domestic abuse.
NEWS 20 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity workers announce plans for indefinite strikes
After tax and deductions frontline workers take home less than £20,000 a year.
NEWS 19 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
“Pushed to the brink”: Government told to act over threat to small charities
Demand for their services and support is rising as are income and fundraising challenges and their own running costs. 
NEWS 19 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
New report warns of potential animal welfare emergency
The Animal Kindness Index is a UK-wide survey into people's attitudes towards animals.
NEWS 19 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity boss warned uncertain funding of advice services is “morally unacceptable”
Citizens Advice Scotland have called for sustained funding. 
NEWS 15 June 2023 by Niall Christie
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Staff appointed to lead collaborative project to secure future of charity site. 
Gorgie City Farm has been closed since earlier this year. 
NEWS 15 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
“Hugely detrimental”: Public debt pulling families further into poverty
The report also indicates that low income families are in the midst of a debt crisis.
NEWS 15 June 2023 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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