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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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Scottish Care: sector must be exempted from National Insurance rises
NHS services are to be exempt but care homes, hospices and GPs are not.
NEWS 15 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Two young Scots determined to make a difference
They have joined NSPCC’s Young People’s Board for Change
NEWS 15 November 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Midlothian charities urge UK Government to reimburse NI increases
MTSI are calling on the UK Government to extend this support to employers in the third sector.
NEWS 15 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
More than 110 homelessness CEOs call for National Insurance support
Estimates suggest National Insurance rises will cost homelessness services between £50million and £60m per year.
NEWS 14 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
National Care Service scrapped by Scottish Government
Carers groups, councils, and trade unions had expressed concerns about the plans. 
NEWS 14 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
New chair of Clan Cancer Support announced
Katy Gifford will take on the role after the charity’s AGM. 
NEWS 14 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Five Palestine Action activists remain imprisoned in Scotland
The group, dubbed the Thales 5, face sentences between 12 and 14 months. 
NEWS 14 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Awards celebrate Scotland's change makers
Ten award categories celebrated the breadth and diversity of the country's thriving social enterprise sector
NEWS 14 November 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Hospices may have to turn dying people away as running costs crisis grips
Sector leaders make dire warning after UK Government NI hike
NEWS 14 November 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Under-fire Dean leaves charity-run college after social media posts controversy
TFN uncovered posts by David Wylie during the Olympics
NEWS 14 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.

Read it here
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