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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Drug deaths hit new level as statistics lay bare inequalities in Scotland
The country saw a record number of fatalities for a seventh year in a row
NEWS 30 July 2021 by Gareth Jones
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#ChristiePlus10: Radical Scotland? Not yet, but we can be if we choose.
#ChristiePlus10: a series of expert blogs reflecting on ten years since the publication of the Christie Commission.
OPINION 28 July 2021 by Adam Lang
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New support service for women fleeing domestic abuse
More support for vulnerable women
NEWS 27 July 2021 by Robert Armour
 
Scots women's groups hail £5m boost to tackle rising gender-based violence
Significant boost for a total of 12 organisations
NEWS 26 July 2021 by Robert Armour
 
New guidance to help landlords give refugees secure housing
Campaigners unite to launch new initiative
NEWS 23 July 2021 by Robert Armour
 
Education charity agrees recognition deal with union
UNISON can now negotiate on behalf of TIE members of staff
NEWS 22 July 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Vital support service which aims to tackle loneliness among older Scots expanded
Phone Friends connects an older person with a volunteer who regularly phones them for a chat
NEWS 20 July 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
School uniform grants prove huge success for low income families
Uptake has been phenomenal
NEWS 20 July 2021 by Robert Armour
 
New accessible versions of vital cyber security information released
Lead Scotland has produced the information in a range of accessible formats
NEWS 20 July 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity Film Awards to return later this year
Entries are open now for the annual awards ceremony
NEWS 19 July 2021 by Gareth Jones
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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