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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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People will die as Tories yet again target foreign aid
Is the UK government planning to effectively abandon the “development” part of the FCDO?
NEWS 23 March 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Well-known Edinburgh charity announces rebrand and name change
The Eric Liddell Centre will become the Eric Liddell Community from the start of next month. 
NEWS 23 March 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Fundraising group takes over Giving Tuesday
It started in the States in 2012 and was ported over the Atlantic in 2014, since when it has brought in tens of millions for good causes
NEWS 23 March 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Disabled access worsens across the UK during pandemic, new study warns
A new survey by Euan’s Guide has warned that disabled people overwhelmingly believe they have been disadvantaged post-lockdown. 
NEWS 22 March 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Oil giant accused of trying to "capitalise" on Ukraine war
Shell is reconsidering its decision to pull out of the controversial Cambo oil field
NEWS 22 March 2022 by Graham Martin
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Top Scottish charity compromised by cyber-attack as data is dumped on dark web
Emails and phone lines have been affected as well as 12GB of personal data
NEWS 22 March 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Comic Relief donations drop for fourth year in a row
Is the public disengaging with the annual fundraiser?
NEWS 22 March 2022 by Robert Armour
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"Scrap the Cap": Campaigners demand end to benefit cap after no response from Chancellor
After the letter went unanswered by the Chancellor, they are travelling to Downing Street to deliver it in person.
NEWS 22 March 2022 by Niall Christie
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Councils must tackle pandemic's impact on visually disabled people
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans have launched their 2022 Scottish Local Authority Elections Manifesto
NEWS 21 March 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Charity warns of "astronomical" rise in bills for remote and rural homes
Those who rely on oil are not protected by the energy price cap, which sets a limit on the maximum amount suppliers can charge for gas and electricity.
NEWS 21 March 2022 by Niall Christie
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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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