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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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EHRC facing Special Review after charity concerns
The UK’s human rights watchdog is under Special Review after LGBTQ+ charities raised concerns. 
NEWS 28 November 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Now we rise: global day of action to demand climate justice
People in Scotland will add their voices to those around the world demanding urgent change
NEWS 28 November 2023 by Graham Martin
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People face a winter of worry
The Citizens Advice network has launched “Worried this winter”, a campaign encouraging people who are worried about bills to seek advice
OPINION 28 November 2023 by Dr Matthew Lee
 
Rape Crisis centres face loss of life-saving services as funding cut looms
Many jobs could be lost in the process
NEWS 28 November 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Debt charity warns those relying on credit will struggle to afford Christmas
Inflation has slowed but prices remain high
NEWS 28 November 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Scottish child payment must rise to £30 warns civil society
First minister must deliver on his leadership campaign commitment
NEWS 28 November 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Scots language body reported to charity regulator
The centre has drawn criticism for the “manner in which the charity has responded to individuals raising those issues” of inclusion
NEWS 24 November 2023 by Niall Christie
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Transition bill vote down "devastating" laments Duncan-Glancy
Disabled people will keep fighting says Labour MSP
NEWS 24 November 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Charity sector hits out at Westminster budget
Charities had said that the announcement was an opportunity for the Chancellor to extend a lifeline to struggling people and communities.
NEWS 23 November 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Holyrood committee takes on SCVO Fair Funding recommendations
Parliament’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee has taken forward a number of calls made by SCVO. 
NEWS 23 November 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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