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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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New report exposes foodbank crisis among Universal Credit claimants
A new report, published today by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS), has revealed the extent of this.
NEWS 14 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Alliance announces Chakrabarti as keynote speaker
A leading voice for human rights
NEWS 14 July 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Tributes flow as third sector stalwart and campaigner Donna Mackinnon dies
She embraced kindness, dignity and equal opportunities for all
NEWS 13 July 2022 by Robert Armour
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Government warned Scotland must prepare for ageing population
Since 2000, the number of people aged 65 and over in Scotland has increased by a third, while the number of children has fallen by six per cent. 
NEWS 13 July 2022 by Niall Christie
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Campaigners call for action on non-binary equality
LGBTI groups have urged ministers to go further following their publication of thirty-five recommendations.
NEWS 13 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Naked cyclists attacked during charity trip through Scotland
Colin Unsworth and Sadie Tan, known as the Free Wilders, were riding near Bridge of Earn in Perthshire when they were targeted. 
NEWS 12 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Third sector comms professional to join executive team at SWPL
Robert Wilson will take on a role as the SWPL’s first communications and marketing manager.
NEWS 12 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
North East charity faces investigation from OSCR
Those involved with Dufftown 2000 had raised concerns with management at an AGM earlier this year.
NEWS 12 July 2022 by Niall Christie
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Challenging times ahead as data reveals worryingly high levels of child poverty
Levels remain high post-pandemic
NEWS 12 July 2022 by Robert Armour
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New guide shows effective ways to boost mental health
Guide launched this week
NEWS 12 July 2022 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.

Read it here
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