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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 launches crowdfunder to safeguard future
The organisation has recently been forced to close one of its stores in Glasgow’s Garnethill, and has now said opening hours will be reduced at other sites across Scotland. 
NEWS 24 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Nowhere to call home - and this needs to change
Policy to protect tenants is welcome, but we need systemic change to bring security for children says Alison Watson
OPINION 24 November 2022 by Alison Watson
 
Late charity leader honoured with posthumous doctorate
As well as her work in the third sector, Ms Ritch was a regular guest lecturer at GCU and contributor to modules on gender; women work and income; human rights; and public policy.
NEWS 23 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity launches plans for flood-resistant homes in Pakistan
Beyond impacting nearly one in fifteen people in Pakistan, the floodwaters also devastated livestock in the country and essential infrastructure. 
NEWS 21 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Budget plans could see charities lose out on billions
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt outlined spending plans for Britain in Westminster.
NEWS 18 November 2022 by Niall Christie
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Housing First benefit to tackling homelessness outlined in new report
It showed that the Pathfinder was very effective at preventing repeat homelessness. 
NEWS 17 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Calls for Scotland’s urgent transition to a wellbeing economy
They are calling for a “robust plan to put the wellbeing of people and nature at the heart of our economy.”
NEWS 16 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Learning and wellbeing charity announces new executive director
Originally established in 2013 as Children’s University Scotland, the charity rebranded as Curiosity Collective last year to increase its appeal to all ages.  
NEWS 16 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Cost-of-living crisis increasing hardship for women living on low incomes in Scotland
Women in low-paid work reported often missing out on social security support or cost-of-living payments
NEWS 16 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
TFN's November edition is out now - read it here
New magazine looks at what's been achieved since Cop26
NEWS 14 November 2022 by Graham Martin
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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