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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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UK budget: employer NI hike could push charities to the brink
Sector leaders call for urgent clarification on whether voluntary organisations will be hit
NEWS 28 October 2024 by Graham Martin
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Paid yesterday, broke today: ending the link between suicide and financial insecurity
Samaritans Scotland launches new report, Paid Yesterday, Broke Today, examining the impact of financial and employment insecurity on suicidal thoughts and behaviour.
OPINION 28 October 2024 by Dave Morris
 
Mystery donor means charity can continue supporting homeless
Organisation was facing large outlay for new equipment
NEWS 25 October 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Housing groups launch anti-racism drive
Ethnic minorities are under-represented in a "biased" housing system
NEWS 24 October 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Two child limit entrenching families into poverty
Removing the cap could lift 500,000 children out of poverty
NEWS 21 October 2024 by Robert Armour
 
"Trust and mutual respect": UK Government aims to re-set relations with the sector
New Civil Society Covenant is based on the principles of transparency, recognition, participation and partnership
NEWS 18 October 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Rural Housing Scotland to close after over two decades of service
The charity cited a lack of sufficient funding when announcing the news. 
NEWS 16 October 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Demand for charity services continues to rise - but job cuts loom across the sector
A third or organisations say they are reducing their workforce, or are planning to do so
NEWS 15 October 2024 by Graham Martin
 
TFN magazine's October edition is out now: read it here!
New mag looks at poverty, homelessness and Black History Month
NEWS 14 October 2024 by Graham Martin
 
New royal charter boosts reformed welfare charity
Grants available up to £750
NEWS 14 October 2024 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.

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