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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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How financial technology is closing the gap on digital exclusion
This was a powerful demonstration of how the Citizens Advice service is not just an advice-giver for the tens of thousands of clients we help every year
OPINION 28 October 2024 by Sarah-Jayne Dunn
 
Paid yesterday, broke today: ending the link between suicide and financial insecurity
Samaritans Scotland launches new report, Paid Yesterday, Broke Today, examining the impact of financial and employment insecurity on suicidal thoughts and behaviour.
OPINION 28 October 2024 by Dave Morris
 
A new covenant with civil society – what does it mean for Scotland? 
Anna Fowlie on the UK Government's attempts to re-set its relationship with the sector
OPINION 25 October 2024 by Anna Fowlie
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For the energy rates we pay we deserve a first class service
Christine Lang on the challenges we face when dealing with energy suppliers
OPINION 21 October 2024 by Christine Lang
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Without the credible threat of legal challenge, polluters will act with impunity
So why is access to justice so unaffordable, asks Benjamin Brown
OPINION 18 October 2024 by Benjamin Brown
 
Streamlining public sector printing: the benefits of the Scottish Procurement Framework for Managed Print
Sponsored content: how public sector organisations can take advantage of this framework
OPINION 15 October 2024 Sponsored content
 
Poverty costs us all - but together we can end it
Emma Jackson reflects on Challenge Poverty Week
OPINION 15 October 2024 by Emma Jackson
 
Seeing the wood for the trees: peer-led management training for third sector managers and leaders
Sponsored content: course aims to make better third sector managers
OPINION 8 October 2024 Sponsored content
 
If money is tight, are you claiming all the support you are entitled to?
OPINION 7 October 2024 by Stephanie Millar
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“A wonderful example of the difference effective services can make to both individuals and communities.”
Simon Phillips of WithYou on the importance of ensuring timely, effective alcohol support services are available in communities across Scotland.
OPINION 2 October 2024 by Simon Phillips
 
Homelessness levels are unacceptable. So why do we accept them?
Tuesday’s grim new statistics on homelessness in Scotland came as little surprise to anybody working in the housing sector.
OPINION 30 September 2024 by Aoife Deery
 
A missed opportunity with the Hayward Review response
Sarah Latto says the Scottish Government's response was anticlimactic
OPINION 25 September 2024 by Sarah Latto
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.

Read it here
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