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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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Longstanding charity chief executive to step down
She became a member of staff in 2012 and has led the charity through a decade of growth. 
NEWS 10 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
LGBT charity hits out at Tory ministers “interference” in Gender Reform Bill
Stonewall Scotland raised concerns about reported attempts to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.
NEWS 9 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Which Scots charity workers and volunteers got gongs in the King's New Year's Honours list?
Third sector and civil society stalwarts rewarded for their selfless dedication
NEWS 4 January 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Charity confirms Edinburgh urban farm set to close amid running costs crisis
The site, which which gives volunteering opportunities to disadvantaged young people and adults, has warned that rising costs and lack of funding have forced this decision.
NEWS 4 January 2023 by Niall Christie
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Charities welcome passing of gender recognition reform
The Scottish Government consulted publicly on the proposals in 2017, then published the bill and consulted again in 2019.
NEWS 22 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Social enterprise charity appoints two young Scots to champion voice of youth  
As members of Columba 1400’s board of trustees, Jessica and Marysia will take part in board meetings and sit on other key committees
NEWS 22 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
New chair and trustees appointed to board of agricultural society
“We are very much looking forward to working with Jimmy and Jane and grateful to all our trustees for the energy and enthusiasm they put into their roles.”
NEWS 20 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
“Morally reprehensible”: High Court rules Government’s Rwanda deportation policy lawful
The decision is likely to lead to further legal challenges.
NEWS 20 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity reveals hidden cost of living crisis for Scotland’s disabled people
“We have seen examples of people having to make choices that the larger population might not even conceive of."
NEWS 19 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Trustee appointed to board of Perthshire charity
“We very much look forward to working with Karen, and would like to thank Jane for the huge contribution she has made to the Trust over the last eight years.”
NEWS 19 December 2022 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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