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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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Highland charity founder named “changemaker”
James Dunbar of New Start Highland has been included on the Big Issue’s list for 2025. 
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Niall Christie
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From Shetland to Stranraer: how our network delivers life-changing advice for all
Natasha Parker on working together, nationwide
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Charity boss: Using evictions to collect rent is a mistake
Shelter’s Gordon MacRae spoke out as removals in Glasgow rise. 
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Heather Thomson named as CEO of The Data Lab
The appointment follows Thomson taking on the interim CEO role last year.
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Sector's sadness at National Care Service "mess"
Care bodies fear little will change as plans for care service are scrapped
NEWS 24 January 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Ministers slammed for scrapping fares cap pilot on buses
Environmentalists warn it is a retrograde step in tackling emissions
NEWS 22 January 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Specially-equipped van tours Fife to boost community engagement
Enables groups to get sound advice
NEWS 20 January 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Navigating the Shifting Sands
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January edition of TFN magazine is out now: read it here!
New edition takes an international perspective
NEWS 20 January 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Staying connected: the importance of digital inclusion
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Charles' foodbank visit greeted by chants of "not my king" as activists slam hypocrisy
Not everyone applauded the royal visit
NEWS 17 January 2025 by Robert Armour
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“Brutal cycle”: no social housing available in whole of Edinburgh as crisis worsens
New data shows there are no properties available to rent from the council or housing associations in the entire capital. 
NEWS 17 January 2025 by Niall Christie
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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