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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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Charity warns of "lasting impact" of cost of living crisis
Across the CAB network advice on utilities – namely energy – was up 62 per cent compared to April 2021.
NEWS 7 June 2022 by Niall Christie
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Third sector leads Queen's Birthday Honours list
SallyAnn Kelly, chief executive of Aberlour Child Care Trust, has been given an OBE
NEWS 2 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
What next for Community Interest Companies?
Duncan Thorp says CICs and other social enterprises have a central role to play in driving a wellbeing economy
OPINION 2 June 2022 by Duncan Thorp
 
Voluntary sector body warns groups have been "overlooked" by Holyrood spending review
SCVO, which has a community of over 3,000 members, has criticised the Scottish Government for what it calls a half-hearted spending review
NEWS 1 June 2022 by Niall Christie
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Four Scots cities see low-emission zones come into effect
National shared transport charity Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) is planning community consultations.
NEWS 31 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Scotland could become "world leader" in animal welfare
"We are in absolutely no doubt that a radical shift in attitude is needed."
NEWS 31 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Stark warnings as new report shows people dying younger due to austerity
“This report highlights a crucial truth in the fight to solve poverty, government choices matter."
NEWS 31 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Volunteers have helped save millions for struggling Scots
The monetary value of this contribution was found to amount to over £9.4million.
NEWS 29 May 2022 by Niall Christie
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Homelessness charity launches women's harm reduction app
The app came as a result of AND Digital’s Glasgow office, known as the Almeida Club, partnering with Simon Community Scotland. 
NEWS 27 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charities welcome "breathing space" from Chancellor's energy bill plans
The plans to alleviate pressures on households will come into effect later this year.
NEWS 26 May 2022 by Niall Christie
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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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