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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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A united community front against the cost of living crisis
The aim is to provide a collective response to an emerging humanitarian threat
NEWS 7 March 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Future for Edinburgh urban farm outlined
This will result in a stronger plan for Gorgie City Farm to re-open, with a strong sustainable plan for the future.
NEWS 2 March 2023 by Niall Christie
 
SCVO launches series of digital inclusion events
The project, launched on Thursday, will explore Scotland’s digital landscape.
NEWS 2 March 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Crowdfunder launched as Glasgow charity fights for survival
The charity delivers groceries to more than 400 over-65s across Glasgow - who would otherwise struggle to get their shopping.
NEWS 1 March 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Community members’ plea to Aberdeen councillors to support music charity
Parents, grandparents, and carers told how Big Noise Torry creates community cohesion and teaches young people vital life skills.
NEWS 28 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Heritage charity announces appointment of new director
Niall regularly lectures on architecture, heritage and urban design issues and hosts the Trust’s “If Glasgow’s Walls could Talk” podcast.
NEWS 24 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Coalition of groups urge public bodies to pause debt for Scotland's poorest
They want to pause council tax charges, Universal Credit debt and rent arrears
NEWS 21 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Prepayment meter customers can't feed, heat or buy vital health care supplies
Society's most vulnerable suffering the worst
NEWS 20 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Charities among voices calling for reversal of job-threatening culture cuts
Creative Scotland faces having to use £7m from its £17m national lottery reserves to preserve “standstill” funding agreements for 120 organisations.
NEWS 20 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Heat pumps need to be installed faster to meet targets warn campaigners
A faster rollout of heat pumps could tackle emissions and lower bills
NEWS 20 February 2023 by Robert Armour
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.

Read it here
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