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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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Awareness essential in tackling charity fraud
This week is Charity Fraud Awareness Week (CFAW)
OPINION 12 October 2022 by Euan Morrison
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Cost of living crisis: testing our resilience
Matthew Linning discusses the implications of the cost of living crisis on volunteering and volunteers
OPINION 7 October 2022 by Matthew Linning
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Living Wage: a small step towards supporting people through the current crisis
Anna Fowlie says the Living Wage is vital - but crucial funding issues for charities must be resolved
OPINION 29 September 2022 by Anna Fowlie
 
Energy update from Utility Aid: vital advice for getting your charity through the #RunningCostsCrisis
The 'energy bills relief scheme' and how it will affect your organisation.
OPINION 29 September 2022 Sponsored content
 
Repair your umbrella or build a boat? How to respond to a perfect storm
The #RunningCostsCrisis is a fight on all fronts, says Kirsten Hogg
OPINION 23 September 2022 by Kirsten Hogg
 
Funding for youth work is an essential part of supporting those most affected by poverty
Mike Strang welcomes the publication of Youth Scotland's new report
OPINION 22 September 2022 by Mike Strang
 
How funders can help charities get through the #RunningCostsCrisis
Sally Dyson looks at how funders have been responding to the ever-growing challenge
OPINION 22 September 2022 by Sally Dyson
 
Our charity saves lives - that's why surviving the cost of living crisis is essential
Shruti Jain on what could be lost due to the #RunningCostsCrisis
OPINION 7 September 2022 by Shruti Jain
 
New funding options in Perth and Kinross and beyond...
Andy Duncan on a grant-giver's new strategy
OPINION 2 September 2022 by Andy Duncan
 
Why support for rural community organisations has never been more needed
Lucy Conway reflects on some of the unique challenges facing Scotland’s rural community organisations and the fundraising support being offered by Inspiring Scotland to help strengthen these vital groups
OPINION 25 August 2022 by Lucy Conway
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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