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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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Access to mental health services slow and complicated, report warns
There have been big funding increases for services since 2017, but a lack of data makes it hard for the Scottish Government to see the impact of that spending.
NEWS 13 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish Government facing legal action over missing climate assessment
It’s more than two years since the Government announced its £26billion Infrastructure Investment Plan.
NEWS 12 September 2023 by Niall Christie
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Former charity director appointed head of Scottish Violence Reduction Unit
Jimmy Paul has been appointed as the next Head of the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit (SVRU).
NEWS 11 September 2023 by Niall Christie
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Charity providers warn government fails “to grasp reality” of social care workforce
CCPS and Carr Gomm called for more from Holyrood following the Programme for Government.
NEWS 11 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's September edition is out now - read it here!
New mag looks at fair funding and fundraising
NEWS 11 September 2023 by Graham Martin
 
New chair for Scotland’s oldest military charity
Jonathan Tweedie will be the next chair of Scottish Veterans’ Residences (SVR).
NEWS 7 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
New report reveals concerns charity reserve usage is “unsustainable”
The latest findings from the Scottish Third Sector Tracker have been released. 
NEWS 7 September 2023 by Niall Christie
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Programme for Government: Fairer funding commitment welcome but sector needs urgent action
SCVO chief executive Anna Fowlie said Humza Yousaf didn't move “far or fast enough”.
NEWS 5 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Programme for Government: Lukewarm response from sector
Charities and campaigners welcomed some plans but underlined a lack of urgency from the government.
NEWS 5 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Sistema Scotland welcomes Promise chair to its board
Fiona Duncan said she chose to join the charity because it delivers opportunities for children they would otherwise not have.
NEWS 5 September 2023 by Niall Christie
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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