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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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Grassroot sports groups strugling to stay afloat
Rise in energy bills and reduced support is hitting groups hard
NEWS 22 May 2023 by Rab Armour
 
Wealthy must step up and give more, top of charitable list says
Hedge fund manager Sir Chris Hohn, 56, tops the rankings by giving away more than 15 per cent of his current wealth. 
NEWS 19 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Deposit returns scheme set to be ditched
Scheme faced hostile opposition from businesses and MSPs
NEWS 19 May 2023 by Rab Armour
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Ocean charity warns dumping raw sewage is a bigger issue than figures suggest
More monitoring is called for
NEWS 19 May 2023 by Rab Armour
 
Glasgow hospice charity makes history with new ambassador role
Launching the innovative initiative is Glasgow business owner and influencer, the Sustainable Stylist, Victoria Lee.
NEWS 18 May 2023 by Niall Christie
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Health report provides rare insight in experiences of LGBTQ+ youth
Since the last survey in 2017, the percentage of participants saying that they feel safe and supported within health services has dropped. 
NEWS 18 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity using creativity to bring positive change to people’s lives
New board members will help the organisation further its aims to give marginalised individuals and communities a voice.
NEWS 18 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Diversity champion scoops top Scottish Walking Awards title
Joshua Adeyemi wowed judges with his work to improve representation within the walking community.
NEWS 18 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Curtailed council budgets making Scots housing crisis worse
Councils are not meeting their statutory obligations on homelessness
NEWS 18 May 2023 by Rab Armour
 
NatureScot rounds on developer as its plans will damage site of natural importance
Some of the country's biggest conservation charities oppose the development
NEWS 17 May 2023 by Rab Armour
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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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