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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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Scottish charities hit out at Starmer over plans to “crack down” on benefits
The Labour Government have unveiled plans for cuts worth £137billion.
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
“Deeply worried”: charity-run college boss in financial warning
Corseford College is the only facility in Scotland dedicated to young adults with complex needs and disabilities. 
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Third sector fuel poverty ‘heroes’ honoured
Energy Action Scotland held their annual awards in Glasgow. 
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
How can we unlock the £23 billion of unclaimed support?  
Derek Mitchell: “Here we are in a cost-of-living crisis, yet there’s billions of pounds just sitting there, unclaimed”
OPINION 25 November 2024 by Derek Mitchell
 
Charities can help break down barriers to employment
Colin Smyth MSP highlights how Scotland’s third sector can improve employment prospects for more disabled people
OPINION 20 November 2024 by Colin Smyth MSP
 
Prioritise homeless children in budget urges Shelter Scotland  
The charity made the call ahead of December’s Scottish budget.
NEWS 20 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
“Hard decisions”: Glasgow charities warn of funding pressures
Charities in Glasgow have said the government must provide more help for grassroots organisations as third sector groups hit funding “burnout”. 
NEWS 18 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scotland’s social security system reaches a significant milestone 
Erica Young reflects on two years of Scotland’s Adult Disability Payment
OPINION 18 November 2024 by Erica Young
 
More than 110 homelessness CEOs call for National Insurance support
Estimates suggest National Insurance rises will cost homelessness services between £50million and £60m per year.
NEWS 14 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Impact of budget on Scottish charities as helpful as a “vigorous kick in the spleen”
A letter to the editor from Alistair Haw, chief executive officer, Scottish Huntington’s Association
OPINION 14 November 2024 by Alistair Haw
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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