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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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SCVO and Scots groups among Charity Film Awards finalists
ilm created by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is among a host of Scottish nominees for this year’s Charity Film Awards. 
NEWS 31 January 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Scots urged to have their say on mental illness stigma
The views and experiences people share will be used to make recommendations for the positive changes which can help create a Scotland that is free of mental illness prejudice and discrimination. 
NEWS 31 January 2022 by Niall Christie
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Families on edge as cost of living crisis continues to hit
Analysis by Citizens Advice Scotland warned of the rising number of households seeking help with energy bills.
NEWS 31 January 2022 by Niall Christie
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Dangerous air pollution levels return after pandemic shutdown, analysis shows
Legal air quality standards came into force in 2010, yet have been broken every single year since except 2020. 
NEWS 30 January 2022 by Niall Christie
 
New arts charity marks a major step forward with key appointment
The foundation’s activities embrace everything from craft and the visual arts through to the performing arts
NEWS 28 January 2022 by Graham Martin
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Cyber attacks are an increasing threat to the sector
The danger for charities has grown over the past year
NEWS 28 January 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Tributes to long-standing chief exec as Fife charity unveils new face at helm
Nina Munday was employed to set up Fife Centre for Equalities (FCE) in 2014 but will move on in March.  
NEWS 28 January 2022 by Niall Christie
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Paths for All set out plan to tackle inactivity and improve mental health
The charity has said the past 18 months has shown there are opportunities to rebuild and recover in a better way.
NEWS 27 January 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Tory MSP urged to apologise following "disgraceful" comments on those in food poverty
Scottish Conservative MSP has been told she must apologise for “disgraceful” remarks made about families across the country who use foodbanks. 
NEWS 27 January 2022 by Niall Christie
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Doddie Weir's £150k donation to MND charities
50,000 has been given to MND Scotland and £100k to its sister charity, which operates across the rest of the UK
NEWS 27 January 2022 by Graham Martin
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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