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Digital skills gap in charities remains a challenge
A series of ten calls to action were published alongside the report.
NEWS 17 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's July edition is out now - read it all here!
New mag looks at the pitfalls of social media
NEWS 17 July 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Top-flight football club to support good cause with new kit
The club has committed to donating a percentage of all jersey sales to a local charity partner.
NEWS 14 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
“10 years in”: UK benefit cap forcing families to live on £44 a week
The research shows in the ten years since the policy was introduced, the number of families affected by it has grown substantially.
NEWS 14 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
One in ten children across UK hit by two-child limit
Removing the two-child limit would pull 250,000 children out of poverty overnight.
NEWS 13 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Largest ever intervention on Scottish economy from civil society
The campaigners argue: “We have run out of time for talk, what we need now is action.”
NEWS 13 July 2023 by Niall Christie
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Leading foundation closes itself after saying it is part of the problem with philanthropy
It will spend the next five years giving away all its assets
NEWS 12 July 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Banks closing accounts of charity leaders and campaigners
No reason is given for the summary closure of accounts
NEWS 10 July 2023 by Robert Armour
 
US charity law loophole sees millions funnelled to far-right groups
The work by openDemocracy found organisations - some designated as hate groups -  received $272m between 2017 and 2020. 
NEWS 7 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity probe highlights need for robust record keeping, says adviser
Charities are now being advised to follow the recently updated Charity Commission guidance.
NEWS 5 July 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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