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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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New chair for Victim Support Scotland
James Angus Pow will lead VSS' board.
NEWS 15 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Celebrity backing to break the cycle
Elaine C Smith backs Social Bite's fundraiser
NEWS 14 July 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Charity says political leaders are ignoring it
Claims both Nicola Sturgeon and Susan Aitken won't visit project
NEWS 14 July 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Campaigners urge government to act on decarbonisation recommendations
The Just Transition Partnership, an initiative set up by Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) and Friends of Earth Scotland in 2016, had called on the Scottish Government to set up the commission.
NEWS 14 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
New report exposes foodbank crisis among Universal Credit claimants
A new report, published today by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS), has revealed the extent of this.
NEWS 14 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Tributes flow as third sector stalwart and campaigner Donna Mackinnon dies
She embraced kindness, dignity and equal opportunities for all
NEWS 13 July 2022 by Robert Armour
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Government warned Scotland must prepare for ageing population
Since 2000, the number of people aged 65 and over in Scotland has increased by a third, while the number of children has fallen by six per cent. 
NEWS 13 July 2022 by Niall Christie
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Campaigners call for action on non-binary equality
LGBTI groups have urged ministers to go further following their publication of thirty-five recommendations.
NEWS 13 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Third sector comms professional to join executive team at SWPL
Robert Wilson will take on a role as the SWPL’s first communications and marketing manager.
NEWS 12 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Challenging times ahead as data reveals worryingly high levels of child poverty
Levels remain high post-pandemic
NEWS 12 July 2022 by Robert Armour
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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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