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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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New Bill has power to increase trust and confidence in Scotland’s charities 
The new Charities Bill working its way through the Scottish Parliament offers opportunities for third sector organisations to strengthen their reputations, says legal expert Helen Kidd
OPINION 19 April 2023 by Helen Kidd
 
Debt and arrears levels in Scotland rocket
Among arrears on essentials, energy bills were a particular pressure point for clients last year. 
NEWS 19 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity saved from the brink after Scottish Government funding U-turn
Campaign leads to funding reversal
NEWS 19 April 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Housing champion appoints finance and strategy chief
Heather joined the independent living specialists in 2018 and this will be her third role within the organisation.
NEWS 18 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
First Minister must prove he isn’t timid on tax, say campaigners  
Campaigners are calling for Humza Yousaf to outline how he intends to kick-start tax reform
NEWS 18 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's April edition is out now - read it here
New mag looks at active travel, dormant trusts, and the best fundraising options for your charity.
NEWS 17 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Angus enterprise proves every little helps
In a small town in Angus, big things are happening
OPINION 14 April 2023 Guest post
 
World’s first rewilding centre opens near Loch Ness
The centre opens its doors fully to the public on Saturday 15 April.
NEWS 14 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Equality organisations welcome decision to challenge UK Government
The Bill was passed overwhelmingly in Holyrood last year but the Tory Government at Westminster blocked the proposals.
NEWS 13 April 2023 by Niall Christie
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New members appointed to Scotland’s Just Transition Commission
Members drawn from industry, business and finance, trade unions, environmental and community groups, and academia serve on the Commission. 
NEWS 12 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.

Read it here
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