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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Charities use local gift card to support first tenancies and people facing crisis
A Welcome Home Project to support new tenancies post-homelessness and a collaboration with Dunfermline based voluntary organisations are making a difference in Fife
NEWS 4 June 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Volunteers' Week: 40 years of celebrating a vital force in our communities
“Volunteering is priceless but I think it is important to recognise that its estimated value to the Scottish economy is £2.3 billion.”
NEWS 4 June 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Research shows decline in volunteer recruitment as charities fail to invest
Organisations have failed to resource hiring volunteers
NEWS 31 May 2024 by Robert Armour
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Fundraising dinner raises £80k for north east charity
It provides ongoing life-changing care and support services
NEWS 29 May 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Cruel Summer: exclusive - Edinburgh’s homeless forced from hotels as Taylor Swift comes to town
Homeless people have been informed they are to be removed from their hotel-style accommodation in Edinburgh as Taylor Swift comes to town. 
NEWS 28 May 2024 by Niall Christie
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Charity saves public purse £300m through unique approach to prevent homelessness
It makes the claim in a study it has commissioned
NEWS 28 May 2024 by Robert Armour
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Survey will inform respite services in Scotland
Carers have a right to take a break
NEWS 27 May 2024 by Robert Armour
 
NGOs urge UK to back ICJ ruling on Rafah
UK needs to back groups and condemn Israel's continued assault in the region
NEWS 27 May 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Third and public sectors must unite to eradicate child poverty
Scotland's first minister made it one of his key aims of government
NEWS 27 May 2024 by Robert Armour
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The myth of Scotland's rural idylls masks a reality of poverty and inequality
Charities and MSPs say more must be done to tackle rural poverty
NEWS 24 May 2024 by Graham Martin
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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