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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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Workers at charity-run cinema win union recognition
It will be the first cinema in the country to sign a voluntary recognition agreement.
NEWS 10 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish charity joins legal challenge of UK Government’s blocking of gender reforms
A Scottish charity has been given permission to join a legal challenge to the UK Government’s veto of gender reforms. 
NEWS 10 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
New figures reveal need for ongoing cost-of-living support 
Calls to support social housing tenants as survey shows many struggling with essential bills.
NEWS 10 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
LGBT+ charity facing closure after loss of funding
Four Pillars said they face an "imminent threat of projected closure” following the loss of crucial funding. 
NEWS 10 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish activists set for trial following weapons protest
They face charges of malicious mischief and reckless endangerment for targeting French weapons firm Thales.
NEWS 8 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish Government must go further on fair work, report warns
IPPR Scotland warned many are still being left behind.
NEWS 4 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Cost of laughing: Scots face fun deficit as times get tougher
People are having to give up socialising, hobbies and even their pets
NEWS 4 August 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Shelter Scotland welcomes two new committee members  
Annie Mauger-Thompson and Jamie Kinlochan have been appointed to the Shelter Scotland committee.
NEWS 3 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity report sparks calls for Scottish Government to lead on recognition of unpaid care
The discussion paper looks at how the over-reliance on GDP warps governments’ priorities.
NEWS 3 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Government backs huge social housing housing development
Much needed affordable homes
NEWS 3 August 2023 by Robert Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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