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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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East Lothian charity increases grants after facing criticism
The Dr Bruce Fund has operated to help the poor in Musselburgh for more than 200 years. 
NEWS 15 July 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Current levels of energy debt are not normal and need action
There needs to be a social tariff in the energy market, which provides a discount on bills for people living on low incomes says Dr Matthew Lee
OPINION 15 July 2024 by Dr Matthew Lee
 
July's edition of TFN's magazine is out now - read it here!
Bumper edition looks at the election, respite for stressed out charity workers, voluntary sector music - and much, much more!
NEWS 15 July 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Hopes for a better future as many new Scots MPs have experience in the third sector
Charity experience looms large with the new intake of MPs
NEWS 9 July 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Sector leads calls for new government to tackle poverty and champion "humane politics"
Charities want immediate action on key pledges
NEWS 8 July 2024 by Robert Armour
 
When does sharing lived experience become volunteering?
Sarah Latto invites participants to a vital conversation on reframing what it means to volunteer
OPINION 8 July 2024 by Sarah Latto
 
Memo to new government: we see things others don’t, so we know what needs to change
As the immediate celebrations and commiserations start to fade, the to-do list facing the new UK Government is coming into sharper focus
OPINION 8 July 2024 by David Hilferty
 
Housing group builds strong foundation
Cash goes to those living in areas of deprivation and poverty
NEWS 2 July 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Housing body wants more tenants to vote in General Election
Social tenants are often ambivalent when it comes to voting
NEWS 1 July 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Clinic supporting vision care for Edinburgh’s homeless to open
Scotland’s first Vision Care for Homeless People (VCHP) clinic has been launched. 
NEWS 28 June 2024 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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