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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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Anti-poverty summit: focus on action needed
Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend the First Minister’s anti-poverty summit on behalf of SCVO. 
OPINION 4 May 2023 by Kirsten Hogg
 
Social enterprise announces new director
Places for People Scotland is part of Places for People Group, which is one of the UK’s leading social enterprises.  
NEWS 3 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Advice service ever more vital as cost-of-living hits Scots families hard
Third sector organisation is never more needed
NEWS 3 May 2023 by Robert Armour
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Parliament group to shine a light on rural poverty
The CPG on Poverty will be taking evidence about the impact of the ‘poverty premium’ on rural households.
NEWS 28 April 2023 by Niall Christie
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New cafe opens in Glasgow urging the public to buy coffee to help the homeless
Prime site for the social enterprise
NEWS 27 April 2023 by Robert Armour
 
The Scottish Third Sector Tracker – latest updates
Now, more than ever, new models for funding the sector are needed.
OPINION 27 April 2023 by Steve Grozier
 
Size of housing waiting lists reflects failure to tackle housing emergency, charity warns
Shelter has said that the Scottish Government needs to deliver 38,500 social homes by 2026. 
NEWS 25 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Lynx reintroduction discussed in Scottish Parliament for first time
The case for reintroducing lynx to Scotland is being discussed in the Scottish Parliament for the first time. 
NEWS 25 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Third Sector to benefit from £3.5million grant scheme
National Trust for Scotland, Keep Scotland Beautiful and the Scottish Civic Trust amongst those receiving funding from Historic Environment Scotland.
NEWS 24 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Glasgow charity launches appeal to help keep them on the road 
The charity could be facing a charge of £85 per day to be able to operate.
NEWS 19 April 2023 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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