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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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Scotland's social care staffing crisis persists despite more resources from charities
Report lays bare in stark terms the problem facing the sector
NEWS 26 July 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Former charity executive backs two child cap
Criticism for newly elected MP
NEWS 25 July 2024 by Robert Armour
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The transformative power of campaigning: setting the legislative agenda
The first King's Speech of the new Parliament showcased the profound impact that campaigning can have on shaping legislation.
OPINION 23 July 2024 by Seth Farsides
 
Civil society groups call on First Minister to enshrine legal right to a healthy environment
Over sixty environmental, human rights, and health organisations have written an open letter to Scotland’s First Minister.
NEWS 23 July 2024 by Niall Christie
 
New fund launches in Dumfries and Galloway
Third sector groups urged to apply
NEWS 22 July 2024 by Robert Armour
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Debt charities work together to to mainstream top quality advice
CAS got together with Money Advice Scotland and the Child Poverty Action Group to produce a new Debt Advice Handbook for Scotland
OPINION 22 July 2024 by Martin Barr
 
Right language ‘key to recruiting qualified social care staff’, new report finds  
The findings come from the Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland.
NEWS 19 July 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Glasgow community magazine to champion voices of women in new project
Greater Govanhill will work with Gamble Aware on the eight-week project, with a call out now for participants. 
NEWS 18 July 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Voluntary groups should take part in consultation launched on sector funding
Collette Stevenson MSP calls for Scotland’s third sector to share views on funding processes
OPINION 18 July 2024 by Collette Stevenson MSP
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Just transition plan needed for leading industrial site, commission warns
The Just Transition Commission pushing the UK and Scottish Government to work together. 
NEWS 18 July 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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