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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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Edinburgh charities still in limbo amid questions over IJB funding cuts
Experts warned hundreds of third sector jobs were at threat if a proposal to pull funding went ahead. 
NEWS 29 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Victory for campaigners as universal winter fuel payment reinstated
Four in 10 pensioners live in fuel poverty in Scotland
NEWS 29 November 2024 by Robert Armour
 
“Shortsighted”: Rachel Reeves slammed for doubling-down on NI hike for sector
The chancellor has confirmed there will be no exemptions or reimbursements for charities
NEWS 27 November 2024 by Niall Christie
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Huge £166 million funding stream opens for Scottish charities and community groups
Two new programmes, Community Action and Fairer Life Chances, are aimed at helping communities to tackle poverty, disadvantage and discrimination
NEWS 27 November 2024 by Graham Martin
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Concerns about basic human rights in Highlands and Islands
The Commission highlights that many people in the Highlands and Islands are expressing their frustration regarding their human rights.
NEWS 27 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Step change needed in third sector engagement to reap benefits from public service reform
Such partnerships are seen as essential to designing reform that responds to local needs and supports meaningful change.
NEWS 26 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
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
 
“Deeply worried”: charity-run college boss in financial warning
Corseford College is the only facility in Scotland dedicated to young adults with complex needs and disabilities. 
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Third sector fuel poverty ‘heroes’ honoured
Energy Action Scotland held their annual awards in Glasgow. 
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Prioritise homeless children in budget urges Shelter Scotland  
The charity made the call ahead of December’s Scottish budget.
NEWS 20 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 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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