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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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The Scottish Child Payment leads the way in the fight against child poverty 
Erica Young on the impact and the potential of a vital scheme that was long campaigned for by charities
OPINION 5 August 2024 by Erica Young
 
Conservation row emerges over Battle of Bannockburn site
The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has said it may seek a judicial review.
NEWS 2 August 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Arts venue could still be saved from closure
The charity which runs Summerhall in Edinburgh said a lease could be secured. 
NEWS 31 July 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Public urged to buy a share of community-owned inn and hub
Ambitious plans to make the inn the heart of the community
NEWS 31 July 2024 by Rab Armour
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Pensioners condemn UK government as it plans to axe winter fuel payments
An "attack on the most vulnerable"
NEWS 31 July 2024 by Rab Armour
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New policy opportunities with a new UK Government 
Duncan Thorp assesses the opportunities ahead that come with a change of government
OPINION 30 July 2024 by Duncan Thorp
 
“Death sentence”: chancellor slammed by charities after cutting winter fuel payments for pensioners
The new Labour government has been forced to deny it is implementing austerity. 
NEWS 30 July 2024 by Niall Christie
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No response from John Swinney on Scotland's housing emergency
Organisations have had no contact despite leading groups calling for action
NEWS 26 July 2024 by Rab Armour
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The transformative power of campaigning: setting the legislative agenda
The first King's Speech of the new Parliament showcased the profound impact that campaigning can have on shaping legislation.
OPINION 23 July 2024 by Seth Farsides
 
Civil society groups call on First Minister to enshrine legal right to a healthy environment
Over sixty environmental, human rights, and health organisations have written an open letter to Scotland’s First Minister.
NEWS 23 July 2024 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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