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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Government warned Scotland must prepare for ageing population
Since 2000, the number of people aged 65 and over in Scotland has increased by a third, while the number of children has fallen by six per cent. 
NEWS 13 July 2022 by Niall Christie
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Campaigners call for action on non-binary equality
LGBTI groups have urged ministers to go further following their publication of thirty-five recommendations.
NEWS 13 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Challenging times ahead as data reveals worryingly high levels of child poverty
Levels remain high post-pandemic
NEWS 12 July 2022 by Robert Armour
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Holyrood committees seek views on Scottish Government’s proposed National Care Service
Holyrood’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee is leading on the Bill.
NEWS 11 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity patron resigns as prime minister
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson, most commonly known as Boris Johnson, headed up the Conservative government since July 2019. 
NEWS 7 July 2022 by Niall Christie
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Company linked to Prince Charles under investigation from OSCR
TFN has previously reported on the issues facing the site, with development stalling over a number of years. 
NEWS 7 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
UK Government faces criticism over human rights plans
A joint statement has made clear concerns about the implications of changes to legislation which would affect Scotland. 
NEWS 5 July 2022 by Niall Christie
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Scots urged to claim benefits they are owed as cost of living crisis rages on
Last year the Citizens Advice network in Scotland helped 171,000 people and unlocked £147million for them.
NEWS 30 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Online community launched for LGBTQIA+ people in the voluntary sector
Organisers hope that the channel becomes a place where everyone can learn from and support each other.
NEWS 27 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Public concerns over energy supply on the rise, charity warns
This week estimates suggested the energy price cap could increase by a further £1,000 in October, taking annual bills to close to £3,000.
NEWS 26 June 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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