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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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The myth of Scotland's rural idylls masks a reality of poverty and inequality
Charities and MSPs say more must be done to tackle rural poverty
NEWS 24 May 2024 by Graham Martin
 
New film celebrates media co-op's 20 years of campaigning
It features asylum-seekers and people with disabilities getting behind the camera, award-winning feminist animation, international peace-building, protests and pipers
NEWS 24 May 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Scots urged to be aware of general election voting rules and deadlines
Don't get caught out and lose your vote, urges charity
NEWS 24 May 2024 by Graham Martin
 
General election 2024: we need a humane politics
There has been a muted reaction to news of the 4 July Westminster poll from Scotland's charity sector
NEWS 24 May 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Refugee Festival Scotland reveals 2024 programme
Events will be held across the country between June 14 and 23. 
NEWS 23 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
“Misleading”: North-east project scolded by watchdog 
OSCR said the World Suicide Prevention Project was “misrepresenting” itself as a charity.
NEWS 23 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
New report underlines urgent need to modernise abortion law
Engender has published a new report making the urgent call to modernise abortion law in Scotland. 
NEWS 22 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Leadership team unveiled for anti-poverty project
Former chief constable, Sir Iain Livingstone, will chair Multibank. 
NEWS 21 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish pet food banks suffer from huge drop in donations
The demand for pet food bank support is growing so rapidly it is currently outstripping supply.  
NEWS 21 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
New funding will enable Dundee-based social enterprise to expand 
The Circle Mobility, based at Dundee’s Overgate Shopping Centre, has received new support. 
NEWS 21 May 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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