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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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Autumn budget fails to consider impacts of NI increases on voluntary sector employers
Sheghley Ogilvie: the essential services and support provided by voluntary organisations was neither mentioned nor recognised
OPINION 6 November 2024 by Sheghley Ogilvie
 
Forthcoming climate conference can’t be a Cop out – for all of our sakes 
Dr Ben Wilson: "reject the short-termism and self-centredness that drove the climate crisis in favour of long-term politics for the common good" 
OPINION 5 November 2024 by Dr Ben Wilson
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Co-chairs: could two heads be better than one for your charity?
Lawyer Helen Kidd explores the rise of the co-chair
OPINION 5 November 2024 by Helen Kidd
 
How does the UK budget affect Scottish social enterprises? 
An analysis by Duncan Thorp 
OPINION 4 November 2024 by Duncan Thorp
 
Are people being priced out of justice?  
We need to talk about court fees, says Hyo Eun Shin
OPINION 4 November 2024 by Hyo Eun Shin
 
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
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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