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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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Report outlines work of commission on human rights
The Scottish Human Rights Commission is Scotland’s National Human Rights Institution. 
NEWS 20 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
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
 
Band Aid reissue will do more damage than good, aid body warns
Anniversary release for famous single is full of controversy
NEWS 20 November 2024 by Robert Armour
 
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
 
Charities call on first minister to do more to tackle fuel poverty
The letter was also signed by more than a dozen charities and campaigners working to end fuel poverty
NEWS 19 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Palestine Action activists freed from Scottish prison
Two of the five being held behind bars north of the border have been released.
NEWS 19 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Stirling charity warns it is “unsure” of future amid financial pressures
Làmhan has cancelled its work for the remainder of 2024.
NEWS 19 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
“Burdensome”: accountancy firm hits out at effect of NI hikes on charities
Rory McCall of Wbg cited SCVO who warned the move could cost Scottish charities £75million
NEWS 18 November 2024 by Niall Christie
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“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
 
Scottish Care: sector must be exempted from National Insurance rises
NHS services are to be exempt but care homes, hospices and GPs are not.
NEWS 15 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Midlothian charities urge UK Government to reimburse NI increases
MTSI are calling on the UK Government to extend this support to employers in the third sector.
NEWS 15 November 2024 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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