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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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Forum to tackle loneliness launches
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Equality Network has explained the decision to its supporters
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UK Government told to provide sustainable sector funding
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New printer enables better service for Scotland's visually impaired
New braille printer replaces 27 year-old machine
NEWS 22 January 2025 by Robert Armour
 
New map makes it easier for refugees and people seeking asylum to find support
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NEWS 21 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
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Scots charity launches aid for Middle East appeal
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Debt charity's fears for 2025 as clients struggle with huge debts
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Fears for Edinburgh charity worker after being imprisoned in Gaza by IDF
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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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