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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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Charity confirms closure of vital service as funders slash budget
Vulnerable women are at risk bosses say
NEWS 18 January 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Scottish Government to cut community safety charity’s grant funding by half
From April SCSN will receive just half of the grant funding from the Scottish Government.
NEWS 17 January 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Charity leisure group denies threat of closures after council paper
Edinburgh Leisure said there had been “misleading” reporting in the media. 
NEWS 16 January 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Prominent charity sector leader strengthens mental health group's board
“We are thrilled to have attracted such a significant third sector leader to our organisation"
NEWS 15 January 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Charity awarded £5,000 to support prison radio project
Their work will be broadcast nationally across other Scottish prisons.
NEWS 15 January 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Tens of thousands forced onto pay as you go energy against their wishes
Companies said to have used a “back door” approach. 
NEWS 14 January 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Third sector groups unite to bid for new Scottish national park
Area in the Highlands is one of the world’s most beautiful places
NEWS 12 January 2024 by Robert Armour
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Scots voluntary sector leaders, staff and volunteers get gongs in New Year Honours
Dedication of more than 100 Scots has been recognised
NEWS 3 January 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Oxfam workers celebrate pay deal following Unite campaign
Members took two days of industrial action earlier this month
NEWS 22 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish budget offers “sticking plasters” for social problems
Campaigners and charities from across the third sector have hit out at the “short-term budget sticking plasters” offered by the Scottish Government.
NEWS 19 December 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.

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