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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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TFN's August magazine is out now - read it here!
Crytpo fundraising, aid and asylum, defunding the NHS and much more
NEWS 12 August 2024 by Rab Armour
 
Massive increase in digital exclusion across Scotland
Research by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) shows an increase of 60% in two years. 
NEWS 11 August 2024 by Niall Christie
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Greenpeace supporters raise £1 million emboldened by Shell lawsuit
The environmental charity said the legal case was intended to intimidate the group into silence.
NEWS 9 August 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Charity chief: refugees in Scotland suffering "anxiety and uncertainty" over fascist violence
He speaks as STUC issues a call to "build unity and to demonstrate against the far right"
NEWS 7 August 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Charity closes offices and cancels event amid threat of far right
A Glasgow charity has announced it will close its doors for safety reasons amid threats of far-right riots targeting charities and other parts of civil society. 
NEWS 7 August 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish campaigners make solidarity call against fascist violence
Thousands will mobilise against the far right
NEWS 6 August 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Third sector urged to join Housing and Social Care Accessibility Summit
Charitable and voluntary groups involved with older and disabled people are being urged to join a summit focused on new solutions.
NEWS 6 August 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Public urged to buy a share of community-owned inn and hub
Ambitious plans to make the inn the heart of the community
NEWS 31 July 2024 by Rab Armour
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Pensioners condemn UK government as it plans to axe winter fuel payments
An "attack on the most vulnerable"
NEWS 31 July 2024 by Rab Armour
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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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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.

Read it here
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