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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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Historic Environment Scotland achieves LGBT Charter Mark
HES become the first heritage organisation in Scotland to be accredited for its commitment to LGBT+ inclusivity. 
NEWS 7 February 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Investigation launched after theft at Dundee clothes banks
Clothing was stolen at both the Riverside Drive and South Road sites in the city. 
NEWS 7 February 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Head of Stonewall Scotland to step down
Colin Macfarlane will leave the charity after over 12 years. 
NEWS 7 February 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Edinburgh-Based charity awarded Gold Investors in People Accreditation
After maintaining a silver ranking for the past three years, Into Work is delighted to have progressed to achieve gold status. 
NEWS 6 February 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Holyrood committee urges Scottish Government to deliver on multi-year funding commitments
The committee’s convener, SNP MSP Kenneth Gibson, urged the government to go further on measures that would support the sector.
NEWS 31 January 2024 by Niall Christie
 
International aid charities plead with UK Government to stop arms sales in Gaza conflict
The calls come after the International Court of Justice issued a preliminary ruling on claims of genocide against Palestinians.
NEWS 31 January 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Journalist and community organiser appointed director at film charity
Rachel Hamada will take up post with Edinburgh-based Take One Action. 
NEWS 31 January 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Clamp down on scam churches urge campaigners
Faith groups using 'advancement of religion’ to exploit people
NEWS 30 January 2024 by Robert Armour
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Women going for lower paid jobs as cost-of-living pressures grow
The desperation to make ends meet is leading women to look for lower-skilled work
NEWS 30 January 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Huge increase in crisis grants shows impact of rising costs
Personal debt is rising
NEWS 29 January 2024 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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