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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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Experienced chair appointed at support charity
James is also the chair of Victim Support Scotland and vice-chair of Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association
NEWS 29 October 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Collaboration of Disability Equality Plan between charities and Scottish Government collapses
Disabled People’s Organisations cited a lack of faith in the government’s approach. 
NEWS 29 October 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish carers urged to apply for new £327 per month payment
Advice Direct Scotland is urging carers to prepare for the switch to the Carer Support Payment
NEWS 29 October 2024 by Graham Martin
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Charities revolt at prospect of devastating cuts to Edinburgh’s community organisations
The council may step in and cover shortfalls for the remainder of this financial year.
NEWS 29 October 2024 by Niall Christie
 
More job losses hit sector as inclusion charity lays off 24 staff
Funding woes worsen leading to closure
NEWS 29 October 2024 by Robert Armour
 
UK budget: employer NI hike could push charities to the brink
Sector leaders call for urgent clarification on whether voluntary organisations will be hit
NEWS 28 October 2024 by Graham Martin
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Leading charity undertakes subtle rebrand
Organisation has refreshed its brand
NEWS 28 October 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Mystery donor means charity can continue supporting homeless
Organisation was facing large outlay for new equipment
NEWS 25 October 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Charity secures funding to support vulnerable mothers facing childbirth alone
A £10,000 grant will be used to train a new group of volunteers to be birth companions
NEWS 24 October 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Campaigners back increased spending to boost public services in Scotland
UK government needs to raise cash to fund statutory services
NEWS 22 October 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Two child limit entrenching families into poverty
Removing the cap could lift 500,000 children out of poverty
NEWS 21 October 2024 by Robert Armour
 
"Trust and mutual respect": UK Government aims to re-set relations with the sector
New Civil Society Covenant is based on the principles of transparency, recognition, participation and partnership
NEWS 18 October 2024 by Graham Martin
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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