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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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Massive increase in digital exclusion across Scotland
Research by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) shows an increase of 60% in two years. 
NEWS 11 August 2024 by Niall Christie
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We want to be the sector’s window to Whitehall
Scottish secretary Ian Murray outlines the new UK Government’s pledges to charities
OPINION 9 August 2024 by Ian Murray
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Giving our communities a voice to help protect and improve Scotland’s environment for the future
Find out about the work of the Environmental Standards Scotland
OPINION 9 August 2024 by Jamie McGrandles
 
Trust calls for support in Battle for Bannockburn
The charity is also asking for its members and the public to support this call by writing to Scottish Ministers.
NEWS 8 August 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Time for joined-up solutions on accessible housing and social care crises
Lorna Cameron says accessible housing is a human right denied to thousands of Scots with disabilities.
OPINION 8 August 2024 by Lorna Cameron
 
Third sector urged to join Housing and Social Care Accessibility Summit
Charitable and voluntary groups involved with older and disabled people are being urged to join a summit focused on new solutions.
NEWS 6 August 2024 by Niall Christie
 
The Scottish Child Payment leads the way in the fight against child poverty 
Erica Young on the impact and the potential of a vital scheme that was long campaigned for by charities
OPINION 5 August 2024 by Erica Young
 
Conservation row emerges over Battle of Bannockburn site
The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has said it may seek a judicial review.
NEWS 2 August 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Arts venue could still be saved from closure
The charity which runs Summerhall in Edinburgh said a lease could be secured. 
NEWS 31 July 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Public urged to buy a share of community-owned inn and hub
Ambitious plans to make the inn the heart of the community
NEWS 31 July 2024 by Robert Armour
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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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