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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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Introduction of Food Commission welcomed by Scots anti-poverty charities
Earlier this week Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon announced SNP ministers will back proposals put forward by the Scottish Greens.
NEWS 8 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
It’s good to be back – the Gathering’s what we’ve all been waiting for
Beth Mukushi looks ahead to the return of THE major marker in the voluntary sector calendar
OPINION 8 June 2022 by Beth Mukushi
 
Scotland’s Spending Review: same old same old for the third sector, or worse?
Paul Bradley questions the Scottish Government's direction of travel over its commitment to the country's voluntary sector
OPINION 8 June 2022 by Paul Bradley
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New partnership launched to break down barriers for young people with a learning disability 
The expansion of the programme is supported by Edinburgh City Council through the Young Person Guarantee.
NEWS 7 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
UK and Scotland must lead by example as Cop26 presidency comes to end
Oxfam’s research found that for every $2 needed for UN weather-related appeals, donor countries are only providing $1
NEWS 7 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
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
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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