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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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Rare find at Dundee charity shop fetches significant sum
First edition was in excellent condition
NEWS 13 July 2023 by Robert Armour
 
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
 
Global warning most vulnerable are more exposed than ever
Poorest face one certainty: they will become poorer and more vulnerable
NEWS 13 July 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Age Scotland appoints interim chief executive
Katherine previously worked at Parkinson’s UK, including seven years as country director for Scotland.
NEWS 11 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Report reveals reality of staffing crisis in social care
The Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland (CCPS) and the HR Voluntary Sector Forum (HRVSF) commissioned the University of Strathclyde to conduct the survey.
NEWS 11 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scots aid charity launches campaign for drought-stricken African nation
Millions of people are on the brink of starving
NEWS 10 July 2023 by Robert Armour
 
City in crisis: Glasgow faces funding black hole and more people could end up on streets
Temporary accommodation for homeless people is sorely needed
NEWS 7 July 2023 by Robert Armour
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Controversial “anti-trans” group retains charity status after legal challenge
A transgender children’s charity has lost its bid to have charitable status stripped from the LGB Alliance.
NEWS 6 July 2023 by Niall Christie
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Charity warns: one person every minute will die with palliative care needs
End-of-life care is lacking
NEWS 6 July 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Former Kinross Shed Chairman joins association board
David joins seven SMSA trustees to further extend the hub’s reach of regional support to over 200 groups
NEWS 3 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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