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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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TFN's December magazine is out now - read it here!
Last edition of the year celebrates charity sector successes
NEWS 12 December 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Isle of Lewis community hub wins prestigious green energy award
The former school was purchased by volunteer group Urras Stòras An Rubha in 2015 and the plan to give the building a new lease of life was realised in September when it reopened as Aros An Rubha. 
NEWS 8 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Campaigners: Scottish Government must use devolved tax levers to reduce and prevent poverty
Groups said reform is also needed to better tax wealth and carbon to fund national priorities
NEWS 8 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity workers strike - claiming pay deal could leave them homeless
Shelter staff say imposed pay deal leaves them unable to pay rent
NEWS 5 December 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Charity proves support still vital for fleeing Ukrainian families
Third sector support providing the difference to displaced families
NEWS 5 December 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Edinburgh charity warns of rising bills "perfect storm"
Chief executive Lyndsay Fyffe-Jardine said she was “completely floored” by the price rises. 
NEWS 2 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Have your say and help improve community planning in Scotland
Ariane Burgess MSP encourages individuals and groups to take part in consultation
OPINION 2 December 2022 by Ariane Burgess
 
Heckler removed from charity celebration after verbal attack on First Minister
Organisers removed the heckler from the room, before the First Minister apologised for the interruption and warned against further stigmatising trans people. 
NEWS 1 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Men’s Sheds Association could be forced to close as government withdraws funding
The groups aim to tackle social isolation and improve their members’ mental health, but ministers have said the Scottish Government will not provide further funding for the initiative. 
NEWS 1 December 2022 by Niall Christie
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Global street paper network launches major fundraiser
Glasgow-based charity appeals for donations to combat poverty and homelessness this Giving Tuesday
NEWS 29 November 2022 by Graham Martin
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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