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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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Campaigners call for ban on force fitting prepaid meters as companies resume installations
Ruling comes in the midst of winter and the cost-of-living crisis
NEWS 8 January 2024 by Robert Armour
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Hundreds of thousands of Scots huddling in community centres and libraries just to keep warm
People driven from homes the cannot afford to heat
NEWS 8 January 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Film celebrating pioneering women activists nominated for major award
And you can help it win by voting for it!
NEWS 8 January 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Does the Scottish Government’s budget fit the bill for Children’s rights?
Can we say Scotland’s economy truly meets children’s rights? The simple answer is no.
OPINION 8 January 2024 by Fiona Steel
 
Thousands could be missing out on cheaper internet deals
Kyle Scott on how social tariffs can promote digital inclusion and help combat the cost of living crisis
OPINION 5 January 2024 by Kyle Scott
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Every jumper tells a story - and all for a good cause
Covent Garden comes to Byres Road
NEWS 4 January 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Scots voluntary sector leaders, staff and volunteers get gongs in New Year Honours
Dedication of more than 100 Scots has been recognised
NEWS 3 January 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Charity founder dies aged 61
She was feted by politicians and celebrities
NEWS 3 January 2024 by Robert Armour
 
"Double whammy": Scottish budget's impact on third sector
Anna Fowlie expresses the sector's dismay at yet another disappointing budget - and wonders when, if ever, we'll see concrete action
OPINION 22 December 2023 by Anna Fowlie
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Oxfam workers celebrate pay deal following Unite campaign
Members took two days of industrial action earlier this month
NEWS 22 December 2023 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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