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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Poverty's grip is less in Scotland than UK but still affects 1.1 million
Scottish child payment has reduced poverty
NEWS 23 January 2024 by Robert Armour
 
During this cost of living crisis we can’t lose sight of our values
Every day people act with compassion to reach out to those in their community who need advice, practical support and care
OPINION 22 January 2024 by Emma Jackson
 
TFN magazine's January edition is out now - read it here!
First mag of the year looks at the state of civil society world wide, women in the sector and charity closures
NEWS 22 January 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Foster care hampered by misconceptions
Charity launches campaign to encourage more to become carers
NEWS 22 January 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Community justice charity adds to board
Faye Shaw, Greg Maxwell, Heather Irving, and Natalya Macholla will all join Sacro’s board. 
NEWS 19 January 2024 by Niall Christie
 
“Often overlooked”: third sector pivotal to Scotland’s economy, research shows
Scotland’s third sector plays a pivotal role in addressing societal challenges and fostering community well-being
NEWS 18 January 2024 by Niall Christie
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Anti-poverty charity sees income soar thanks to huge increase in public donations
Public repond by digging deep to help society's poorest
NEWS 18 January 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Charity confirms closure of vital service as funders slash budget
Vulnerable women are at risk bosses say
NEWS 18 January 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Scottish Government to cut community safety charity’s grant funding by half
From April SCSN will receive just half of the grant funding from the Scottish Government.
NEWS 17 January 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Equality Network appoint new CEO
Dr Rebecca Crowther will take over at the helm, replacing Tim Hopkins.
NEWS 15 January 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.

Read it here
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