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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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Overturn blanket no pets bans in the rented sector urge campaigners
Policy is outdated and unfair
NEWS 15 February 2022 by Rab Armour
 
TFN magazine's February edition is out now - read it here!
This month we take a look at the cost of living crisis
NEWS 15 February 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Scots charity accused of being unethical after accepting weapon company cash
Thousands in Yemen have died from aircraft and arms supplied by BAE Systems
NEWS 14 February 2022 by Rab Armour
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Kids Company was mismanaged says Charity Commission report
Trustees should have acted sooner to improve financial stability
NEWS 11 February 2022 by Rab Armour
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Backlash from charities as Scottish Government unveil 'misguided' support package
On Thursday the Scottish Government announced a package of support, including a payment to some households across Scotland to tackle the rising cost of energy. 
NEWS 11 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Flexible working should be the new norm for the third sector says report
Too often it is left to employees to make flexible working work
NEWS 11 February 2022 by Rab Armour
 
Covid pandemic puts Children's services across Scotland under threat
Key findings include 74 per cent of organisations are struggling with staff capacity to deliver services.
NEWS 11 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Give councils powers to house asylum seekers, charities say
"There needs to be certain funding in place, direct funding from the Home Office, on a partnership basis.” 
NEWS 10 February 2022 by Niall Christie
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Holyrood urged to commit to climate scrutiny measures outlined by citizens' assembly
Last year, the Assembly set out 16 goals and 81 recommendations for how Scotland should tackle the climate emergency in a fair and effective way. 
NEWS 10 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Regulator probes fundraising hero's foundation
Accounts are being examined by the Charity Commission
NEWS 10 February 2022 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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