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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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“Death sentence”: chancellor slammed by charities after cutting winter fuel payments for pensioners
The new Labour government has been forced to deny it is implementing austerity. 
NEWS 30 July 2024 by Niall Christie
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No response from John Swinney on Scotland's housing emergency
Organisations have had no contact despite leading groups calling for action
NEWS 26 July 2024 by Robert Armour
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Civil society groups call on First Minister to enshrine legal right to a healthy environment
Over sixty environmental, human rights, and health organisations have written an open letter to Scotland’s First Minister.
NEWS 23 July 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Glasgow community magazine to champion voices of women in new project
Greater Govanhill will work with Gamble Aware on the eight-week project, with a call out now for participants. 
NEWS 18 July 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Just transition plan needed for leading industrial site, commission warns
The Just Transition Commission pushing the UK and Scottish Government to work together. 
NEWS 18 July 2024 by Niall Christie
 
East Lothian charity increases grants after facing criticism
The Dr Bruce Fund has operated to help the poor in Musselburgh for more than 200 years. 
NEWS 15 July 2024 by Niall Christie
 
July's edition of TFN's magazine is out now - read it here!
Bumper edition looks at the election, respite for stressed out charity workers, voluntary sector music - and much, much more!
NEWS 15 July 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Hopes for a better future as many new Scots MPs have experience in the third sector
Charity experience looms large with the new intake of MPs
NEWS 9 July 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Sector leads calls for new government to tackle poverty and champion "humane politics"
Charities want immediate action on key pledges
NEWS 8 July 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Housing group builds strong foundation
Cash goes to those living in areas of deprivation and poverty
NEWS 2 July 2024 by Robert Armour
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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