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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, 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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Shock as charity plans to close three care homes by March
Local councillor says news is "totally out the blue"
NEWS 12 January 2024 by Rab Armour
 
Third sector groups unite to bid for new Scottish national park
Area in the Highlands is one of the world’s most beautiful places
NEWS 12 January 2024 by Rab Armour
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Funding windfall for victims of crime charities
Cash comes from Victim Surcharge Fund
NEWS 11 January 2024 by Rab Armour
 
Scottish Government forced to come clean on climate impacts after charity pressure
The prospect of legal action has won a promise from ministers.
NEWS 11 January 2024 by Niall Christie
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Cash will help groups work together to tackle the causes of inequality
Funding will help groups go beyond dealing with the symptoms of inequality and contribute to reducing it at its root causes
NEWS 10 January 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Chief executive to leave Living Streets
Stephen Edwards joined the UK walking charity in 2018.
NEWS 9 January 2024 by Niall Christie
1 comment
 
Research reveals huge uncertainty over legacy giving
Generations have different priorities driven by economic worries
NEWS 9 January 2024 by Rab Armour
 
“Beyond devastated”: Charity gutted at being forced to close
Autism Understanding Scotland announced it will shut its doors at the end of January.
NEWS 9 January 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Campaigners call for ban on force fitting prepaid meters as companies resume installations
Ruling comes in the midst of winter and the cost-of-living crisis
NEWS 8 January 2024 by Rab Armour
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Hundreds of thousands of Scots huddling in community centres and libraries just to keep warm
People driven from homes the cannot afford to heat
NEWS 8 January 2024 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.

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