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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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For the poorest this winter, timing is everything
What choices will people face as bills soar and temperatures plummet over the winter?
OPINION 4 December 2023 by David Hilferty
 
Social Security Scotland’s unique human rights approach to benefits
On the United Nation’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Professor Paul Knight OBE explains how the department is supporting disabled people
OPINION 4 December 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Collective urges folk to donate old or unused Christmas trees and decorations for the needy
Cost of living crisis means many will endure a sparse festive season
NEWS 1 December 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Scottish woodland charity criticised for “greenwashing” partnership with BP
The partnership has described as “deeply problematic”
NEWS 30 November 2023 by Niall Christie
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Charity to overhaul trustees in diversity transition
The Tudor Trust is currently closed for applications, having “set aside time to re-think how the trust operates in future”
NEWS 30 November 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Work of Samaritans commended at charity’s 70th anniversary celebration
The reception marked the charity’s 70th anniversary at the Scottish Parliament.
NEWS 30 November 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Shelter Scotland welcomes Glasgow’s housing emergency declaration   
"The declaration of a housing emergency must be just the beginning of a journey."
NEWS 30 November 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Cop28: Scotland must show leadership on the climate crisis
"With talks being hosted by one of the world’s biggest exporters of fossil fuels, many are very doubtful we will end up with agreements anywhere near what is needed"
NEWS 30 November 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Hollywood star visits Scottish charity projects
Isla Fisher was in Lanarkshire to ensure children get the bright future they deserve
NEWS 30 November 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Business owner gives homeless charity premises to serve food over winter
Founder says it will save lives
NEWS 29 November 2023 by Robert Armour
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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