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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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Report warns of “fragmenting” of social care in Scotland
The paper comes amid discussions on the future of care in Scotland.
NEWS 23 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Holyrood committee calls for Third Sector input to planning partnerships
The committee expresses “concern” over relationships with the Third Sector.
NEWS 22 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Cyrenians announces partnership with the Women in Safe Homes fund
Cyrenians will buy and refurbish properties for those who have experienced domestic abuse.
NEWS 20 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Inquiry launched into government’s plans for cutting emissions from public transport
A cross-party group of Scottish parliamentarians have launched an inquiry into the Government’s plans for cutting emissions from public transport.
NEWS 20 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity workers announce plans for indefinite strikes
After tax and deductions frontline workers take home less than £20,000 a year.
NEWS 19 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
“Pushed to the brink”: Government told to act over threat to small charities
Demand for their services and support is rising as are income and fundraising challenges and their own running costs. 
NEWS 19 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Holyrood committee seeks views on healthcare in Scotland’s remote and rural areas
The call for evidence will remain open until August 11. 
NEWS 16 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Staff appointed to lead collaborative project to secure future of charity site. 
Gorgie City Farm has been closed since earlier this year. 
NEWS 15 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Shelter: Plan to tackle child poverty doomed to fail without social housing delivery
Shelter Scotland says a consistent failure to deliver the necessary social homes means child poverty will inevitably remain high.  
NEWS 13 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
“It’s simply not a safe space”: why LGBT Youth Scotland deleted its Twitter account
In an age dominated by social media, LGBT Youth Scotland made the bold decision to delete its Twitter account
OPINION 13 June 2023 by Dr Mhairi Crawford
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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