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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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Fife employability project launches first Community Impact Report
Kingdom Works shared the findings at an event in Dunfermline. 
NEWS 21 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Charity “deeply disappointed” by Holyrood committee’s disregard for global treaty 
An evidence session in parliament on May 21 is reportedly in contravention of a global healthy treaty.
NEWS 21 May 2024 by Niall Christie
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RSA workers accept pay deal following industrial action
Members of the IWGB went on strike in September last year. 
NEWS 20 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Rape Crisis Centre placed under review following employment tribunal
A tribunal suggested some practices at the centre may have fallen short of the expected standards. 
NEWS 20 May 2024 by Niall Christie
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Scottish Parliament appoints new chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission
Professor O’Hagan will take up her six-year post in August.
NEWS 20 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Housing emergency: shelter experienced its busiest ever winter
Charity has run 14 consecutive projects over the coldest months and this was by far the busiest
NEWS 17 May 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Major merger in UK’s cancer charity sector
Oracle Head & Neck Cancer UK is set to increase its momentum in the battle to overcome the UK’s growing head and neck cancer crisis.
NEWS 17 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
It has not gone away: cost of living crisis continues to devastate
Capital food bank reveals that demand is soaring - in the city and across Scotland
NEWS 16 May 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Charities and unions unite to press for tax reform to tackle poverty
"The money is there, now the first minister must show that the political will is too and prioritise investment in our public service and communities”
NEWS 16 May 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Homelessness accommodation and 19 jobs at risk as Edinburgh charity ends council contract
Right There said it has been forced to make the decision by City of Edinburgh Council. 
NEWS 16 May 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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