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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, 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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Record-breaking year for responsible lender
Some 4.5 million people have benefitted from its loans and investments
NEWS 3 October 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Council broke law 800 times when housing homeless as Taylor Swift and Fringe swept Edinburgh
Large-scale events in Edinburgh forced the capital’s council to break the law hundreds of times by placing homeless households in unsuitable accommodation.
NEWS 2 October 2024 by Niall Christie
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Housing group gives hope to Afghan students
The women were banned from studying by the Taliban
NEWS 2 October 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Regulator announces changes affecting charity law coming into effect today
Charities should liase with watchdog's website to stay informed of changes
NEWS 1 October 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Charities across UK struggling to find corporate partners
Two in five organisations in Scotland yet to find collaborator. 
NEWS 30 September 2024 by Niall Christie
 
“Exhausting”: More than half of charity workers take second jobs to make ends meet
Only one in four said standard of living had improved. 
NEWS 30 September 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish credit union marks 30th anniversary
The community institution, which has helped thousands of people during its existence, is using its 30th anniversary to re-launch.
NEWS 30 September 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Mental health fund open for applications
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway adminsters the scheme
NEWS 30 September 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Local group plans to distribute 10,000 free coats this winter amid energy price hike
Many in poverty can't afford warm clothing
NEWS 30 September 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Alcohol pricing increase hailed as lifesaving
A can of lager can't be sold for less than £1.30 from today
NEWS 30 September 2024 by Robert 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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