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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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Survey reveals sceptism for Scottish Government's housing targets
Alarm at lack of affordable homes being built
NEWS 20 June 2022 by Rab Armour
 
Emergency declared at cost of living summit
The move follows a day of crisis talks with community leaders pledging to bring forward a formal declaration on the emergency.
NEWS 17 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Loneliness on rise in Scotland as over half of people continue to restrict socialising
The overwhelming majority of Scots (84 per cent) agree that loneliness is still a problem now even though restrictions have lifted.
NEWS 17 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
UK government urged to appoint dedicated civil service "philanthropy champion"
Currently, the UK government has only one-third of a single civil servant’s time dedicated to philanthropy policy.
NEWS 17 June 2022 by Niall Christie
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Justice served for convicted Scottish miners
The legislation was recommended by an independent review, led by John Scott QC.
NEWS 17 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
"Poverty is a political choice": cost of living summit demands more from Holyrood
The summit will hear from over 40 of Scotland’s civic, community and trade union organisations on pay, benefits, energy poverty, housing and transport.
NEWS 17 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
New chief executive for Royal Society of Edinburgh
Her 30-year track-record in research has focused on her passions of promoting resilience and tackling the root causes of disempowerment, poverty, and poor mental health. 
NEWS 17 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
New website launched to support volunteering campaign
Make Your Mark is part of Scotland’s strategy for the built environment.
NEWS 16 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Writer and campaigner Jack Monroe urges volunteers to continue fight against poverty
“If we all do something, we will change somebody’s world."
NEWS 16 June 2022 by Niall Christie
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"Resilience, adaptability, and commitment": Scottish Charity Awards winners revealed
The awards saw a number of other organisations pick up gongs, with Charity of the Year being won by S.M.I.L.E Counselling. 
NEWS 16 June 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.

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