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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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Faith and charity leaders call for asylum seekers to be given free bus passes
The campaign is spearheaded by the Maryhill Integration Network (MIN).
NEWS 9 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
New civil society group formed to promote Scotland’s voice in Europe
The group will focus on how the implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement is affecting organisations and the people they represent.
NEWS 9 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Call for action on children’s mental health treatment
Just 74.2 percent of patients with mental health problems were seen within 18 weeks of referral.
NEWS 6 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Glasgow charity to close after almost 40 years
The charity saves tonnes of waste materials from landfill every year, with the scrap re-used by other groups. 
NEWS 6 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Regulator launches probe into Glasgow charity
Assetts frozen as a precaution
NEWS 6 June 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Shop takings continue to soar as charities report increasing demand
Good news for the retail sector
NEWS 5 June 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Increase in demand for food bank advice
CAS warned of a “direct link” between higher energy prices and food inflation and increased demand for food insecurity advice.
NEWS 5 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
“Urgent action needed”: Alarm at local child poverty figures
New research has warned levels of child poverty remain unacceptably high across Scotland and the rest of the UK. 
NEWS 5 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity announces new director
Wendy McAuslan will join the team of Scottish Attachment in Action.
NEWS 2 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Communities unite to oppose energy giant's plans
Area was made famous in classic novel
NEWS 2 June 2023 by Robert Armour
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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