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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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Scottish carers urged to apply for new £327 per month payment
Advice Direct Scotland is urging carers to prepare for the switch to the Carer Support Payment
NEWS 29 October 2024 by Graham Martin
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Charities revolt at prospect of devastating cuts to Edinburgh’s community organisations
The council may step in and cover shortfalls for the remainder of this financial year.
NEWS 29 October 2024 by Niall Christie
 
UK budget: employer NI hike could push charities to the brink
Sector leaders call for urgent clarification on whether voluntary organisations will be hit
NEWS 28 October 2024 by Graham Martin
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How financial technology is closing the gap on digital exclusion
This was a powerful demonstration of how the Citizens Advice service is not just an advice-giver for the tens of thousands of clients we help every year
OPINION 28 October 2024 by Sarah-Jayne Dunn
 
Paid yesterday, broke today: ending the link between suicide and financial insecurity
Samaritans Scotland launches new report, Paid Yesterday, Broke Today, examining the impact of financial and employment insecurity on suicidal thoughts and behaviour.
OPINION 28 October 2024 by Dave Morris
 
Housing groups launch anti-racism drive
Ethnic minorities are under-represented in a "biased" housing system
NEWS 24 October 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Pioneering charity faces closure as Scottish Government makes it compete for cash
Budget cuts and funding changes mean it has lost its £480,000 core grant
NEWS 24 October 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Campaigners back increased spending to boost public services in Scotland
UK government needs to raise cash to fund statutory services
NEWS 22 October 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Record demand on services sees charity appeal for support
Unprecedented demand experienced by the organisation
NEWS 21 October 2024 by Robert Armour
 
For the energy rates we pay we deserve a first class service
Christine Lang on the challenges we face when dealing with energy suppliers
OPINION 21 October 2024 by Christine Lang
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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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