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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, 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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Isle of Lewis community hub wins prestigious green energy award
The former school was purchased by volunteer group Urras Stòras An Rubha in 2015 and the plan to give the building a new lease of life was realised in September when it reopened as Aros An Rubha. 
NEWS 8 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Consultation launches on powers of Scotland’s charity regulator
Rules around who can be a charity trustee or senior office-holder in a charity would be tightened.
NEWS 8 December 2022 by Niall Christie
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Campaigners: Scottish Government must use devolved tax levers to reduce and prevent poverty
Groups said reform is also needed to better tax wealth and carbon to fund national priorities
NEWS 8 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Govan wins Men's Shed of the Year
Prestigious award goes to southside charity
NEWS 8 December 2022 by Rab Armour
 
Public urged to spend £5 to help homeless
Annual campaign launches
NEWS 8 December 2022 by Rab Armour
 
Households asked to donate their £400 government energy support
Community groups and charities would benefit
NEWS 6 December 2022 by Rab Armour
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Day care centres win vital funding boost
Charity has been supporting older people for 75 years
NEWS 6 December 2022 by Rab Armour
 
Charity workers strike - claiming pay deal could leave them homeless
Shelter staff say imposed pay deal leaves them unable to pay rent
NEWS 5 December 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Scottish Government urged to prevent families being forced onto pre-payment meters
Thousands are being forced onto pre-pay tariffs
NEWS 5 December 2022 by Rab Armour
 
Charity proves support still vital for fleeing Ukrainian families
Third sector support providing the difference to displaced families
NEWS 5 December 2022 by Rab 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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