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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Campaign urges public in major cities to remember the homeless
UK has highest rate of homelessness in developed world
NEWS 26 November 2024 by Rab Armour
 
Bold tax reforms are needed to tackle poverty and inequality in Scotland
Civil society campaign says radical measures are needed to fix the country's broken public finances
NEWS 26 November 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Scottish charities hit out at Starmer over plans to “crack down” on benefits
The Labour Government have unveiled plans for cuts worth £137billion.
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Disability charity could be forced to cut workforce by 72%
Glasgow Disability Alliance warn government funding uncertainty may force charity to make staff redundant. 
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish hospices warn of uncertain future amid “insurmountable funding gap”
The chief executive of a Scottish hospice has joined calls for more financial help amid a funding crisis in the sector. 
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Charity overwhelmed by success of wellbeing project
The Haven aims to support families with children struggling with their mental health
NEWS 22 November 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Charities call on first minister to do more to tackle fuel poverty
The letter was also signed by more than a dozen charities and campaigners working to end fuel poverty
NEWS 19 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Former charity worker given warning after “racially motivated” remarks
Anthony Drury was said to have also left vulnerable service users alone.
NEWS 19 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Sir Keir refuses to confirm exemptions from additional NI costs
The Prime Minister was pressed on rising national insurance contributions. 
NEWS 18 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
“Hard decisions”: Glasgow charities warn of funding pressures
Charities in Glasgow have said the government must provide more help for grassroots organisations as third sector groups hit funding “burnout”. 
NEWS 18 November 2024 by Niall Christie
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a special look at what it’s like to work in Scotland’s voluntary sector, featuring the results of in-depth research. It contains a wealth of advice and analysis from experts in their field.

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