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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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Thousands to descend on capital to protest Israel’s war campaign
The demo will take place ahead of the one-year anniversary of the ongoing Gaza genocide.
NEWS 5 October 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Enable Scotland workers to be consulted on new pay offer
UNISON Scotland said they would put the offer to staff at the social care charity. 
NEWS 4 October 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish food banks to benefit from Taylor Swift donation
The singer played three nights in Edinburgh this summer. 
NEWS 4 October 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Tens of thousands back petition to stop closure of night shelter
Homeless Project Scotland is appealing a council enforcement notice. 
NEWS 4 October 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Record-breaking year for responsible lender
Some 4.5 million people have benefitted from its loans and investments
NEWS 3 October 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Council broke law 800 times when housing homeless as Taylor Swift and Fringe swept Edinburgh
Large-scale events in Edinburgh forced the capital’s council to break the law hundreds of times by placing homeless households in unsuitable accommodation.
NEWS 2 October 2024 by Niall Christie
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“Exhausting”: More than half of charity workers take second jobs to make ends meet
Only one in four said standard of living had improved. 
NEWS 30 September 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Local group plans to distribute 10,000 free coats this winter amid energy price hike
Many in poverty can't afford warm clothing
NEWS 30 September 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Alcohol pricing increase hailed as lifesaving
A can of lager can't be sold for less than £1.30 from today
NEWS 30 September 2024 by Robert Armour
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Disabled people asked to speak out on access as part of major survey
Euan’s Guide launches its 2024 Access Survey to uncover the state of disabled access
NEWS 27 September 2024 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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