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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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Glasgow East Women’s Aid in staff suspension row
An industrial action ballot opened on October 30 and closes on 13 November over the suspensions.
NEWS 31 October 2023 by Niall Christie
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SCIAF welcomes new chief executive 
Lorraine Currie joins the charity following an impressive career spanning three decades in humanitarian relief and international development. 
NEWS 31 October 2023 by Niall Christie
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Free bus fares for asylum seekers “transformative” says charity
Those seeking asylum can't afford public transport
NEWS 30 October 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Scotland's social enterprise awards: find out all about the winners and nominees here
The annual awards Scotland saw nine social enterprises and social entrepreneurs from across the country revealed at a Holyrood reception
NEWS 27 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Fife Gingerbread launches its life-changing Heat and Eat appeal
Money raised will help ensure families in need can have a safe and warm Christmas
NEWS 27 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
New CEO for Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway
Mr Webb has been chosen to become the next chief executive officer.
NEWS 27 October 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Buffer zones consultation opens
The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Scotland Bill, would make it an offence to behave in certain ways within a safe access zone.
NEWS 27 October 2023 by Niall Christie
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Charity launches legal challenge against “segregation” of asylum seekers
Asylum seekers have been accommodated at the site since July 12.
NEWS 26 October 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Commission launches spotlight focus on human rights across Highlands and Islands
The commission is mandated by an Act of Parliament to monitor human rights in Scotland. 
NEWS 24 October 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Extreme poverty now the new normal
Research shows material harship is no longer a rarity
NEWS 24 October 2023 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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