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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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Multi-year funding should be “default” for voluntary organisations, Scottish minister says 
Ms Robison was questioned by SNP MSP Paul McLennan, who asked what the government is doing to support third sector organisations. 
NEWS 19 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Petition launched to save Food Train Glasgow
The older people’s charity supports more than 400 over-65s across Glasgow.
NEWS 19 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
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
 
How Scotland's social enterprises help power the country's economy
The annual income of social enterprises in the country is £4.8bn according to latest census
NEWS 16 January 2023 by Graham Martin
 
TFN magazine's January edition is out now - read it all here!
First TFN mag of the year looks at industrial relations in the charity sector
NEWS 16 January 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Doddie Aid 2023 smashes £1m fundraising landmark in just 11 days
Meanwhile, rowing legend launches Doddie Aid Britannia Regatta
NEWS 13 January 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Glasgow Food Train enters fight for survival after losing council funding bid
Food Train’s rejected funding application to Glasgow City Council was for a three-year package of support made up of around £150,000 each year until 2026.
NEWS 13 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Workers at Shelter win 7% pay rise after strike
Workers at Shelter took part in strike action late last year, with more than 600 staff taking part in the walkout. 
NEWS 12 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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