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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

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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Call for government to reduce poverty and inequality through reformed taxation
The commissions said tax is an important part of the way society can reduce inequality.
NEWS 17 October 2023 by Niall Christie
 
MSPs back campaign to increase charity’s funding
The Yard, in Kirkcaldy, Fife, has warned of increasing pressure on the services they can offer.
NEWS 17 October 2023 by Niall Christie
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First year of Home-Start Edinburgh sees more families in need supported
Merger has expanded the volunteer-based charity’s services to cover all of Edinburgh, meanwhile, demand for its services has increased
NEWS 13 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Climate campaign publishes a landmark manifesto
From farming to transport and from energy to our seas, the Climate Manifesto is the biggest collection of climate policies ever gathered by Scottish civil society
NEWS 13 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Inquiry will be held into the use of subcontractors in charity fundraising
It follows concerns about how charities use third party groups
NEWS 13 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
New convener for Scotland's national charity group
SCVO welcomes Richard Jennings, who replaces Andrew Burns
NEWS 13 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
State of the sector: run by volunteers but a major economic player
Charities are a major contributor to the Scottish economy
NEWS 10 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Homelessness crisis: charity sees a surge in demand for support
More than 100 people are estimated to be rough sleeping each night in Scotland’s two biggest cities
NEWS 10 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Charity project breaks down barriers for women entering the tech industry
A dedicated training programme is designed to empower girls to enter, and progress in, digital technology careers
NEWS 10 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
The toll of stress and anxiety on Scotland's young people
Childline reveals counselling stats on World Mental Health Day
NEWS 10 October 2023 by Graham Martin
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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