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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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Streaming platform Twitch facing backlash after including “hate groups” on approved charities list
The LGB Alliance - which claims to be “gender critical” and has faced widespread criticism for its “anti-trans” work - will no longer be included on Twitch’s roster of charities which users can support. 
NEWS 19 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity reveals hidden cost of living crisis for Scotland’s disabled people
“We have seen examples of people having to make choices that the larger population might not even conceive of."
NEWS 19 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Trustee appointed to board of Perthshire charity
“We very much look forward to working with Karen, and would like to thank Jane for the huge contribution she has made to the Trust over the last eight years.”
NEWS 19 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Shelter staff to be balloted over fresh pay deal as strike suspended
Members of Unite the Union at Shelter are being balloted on a new pay deal following talks between the parties. 
NEWS 19 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Former PM praises voluntary sector's role in getting people through the harshest of winters
Gordon Brown's new publication looks at the lengths charities and community groups are going to in battling the cost of living crisis
NEWS 19 December 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Award-winning architects help design £25m charity centre
Brief is to shape inclusive engagement
NEWS 19 December 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Homeless centre continues support as demand soars
Innovative approach to homelessness in Edinburgh
NEWS 19 December 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Older people face loneliness epidemic this Christmas
The festive season can spell misery for older people who are alone
NEWS 19 December 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Minister pledges to address issues of potential job losses at Rape Crisis Scotland
Deputy First Minister John Swinney gave the assurances to Monica Lennon in Holyrood. 
NEWS 16 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland welcomes new chair 
Amy’s appointment was announced at Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland’s (CHSS) recent AGM. 
NEWS 16 December 2022 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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