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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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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
 
Shelter staff to be balloted over fresh pay deal as strike suspended
Members of Unite the Union at Shelter are being balloted on a new pay deal following talks between the parties. 
NEWS 19 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Homeless centre continues support as demand soars
Innovative approach to homelessness in Edinburgh
NEWS 19 December 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Minister pledges to address issues of potential job losses at Rape Crisis Scotland
Deputy First Minister John Swinney gave the assurances to Monica Lennon in Holyrood. 
NEWS 16 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Further commitments on sector needed from government, SCVO warns
During Thursday’s statement, the sector was mentioned twice in passing, and not at all in relation to investment. 
NEWS 16 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Voluntary organisations across Scotland struggling as costs continue to rise
The wave 4 summary report presents key insights into Scotland’s third sector.
NEWS 16 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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