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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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Band Aid reissue will do more damage than good, aid body warns
Anniversary release for famous single is full of controversy
NEWS 20 November 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Prioritise homeless children in budget urges Shelter Scotland  
The charity made the call ahead of December’s Scottish budget.
NEWS 20 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Charities call on first minister to do more to tackle fuel poverty
The letter was also signed by more than a dozen charities and campaigners working to end fuel poverty
NEWS 19 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Former charity worker given warning after “racially motivated” remarks
Anthony Drury was said to have also left vulnerable service users alone.
NEWS 19 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Rape crisis centre makes formal apology to dismissed worker
It said it has accepted a tribunal’s findings it “harassed and discriminated against Ms Adams”
NEWS 19 November 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Palestine Action activists freed from Scottish prison
Two of the five being held behind bars north of the border have been released.
NEWS 19 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Stirling charity warns it is “unsure” of future amid financial pressures
Làmhan has cancelled its work for the remainder of 2024.
NEWS 19 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Sir Keir refuses to confirm exemptions from additional NI costs
The Prime Minister was pressed on rising national insurance contributions. 
NEWS 18 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
“Burdensome”: accountancy firm hits out at effect of NI hikes on charities
Rory McCall of Wbg cited SCVO who warned the move could cost Scottish charities £75million
NEWS 18 November 2024 by Niall Christie
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“Hard decisions”: Glasgow charities warn of funding pressures
Charities in Glasgow have said the government must provide more help for grassroots organisations as third sector groups hit funding “burnout”. 
NEWS 18 November 2024 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.

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