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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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“Nothing pure about philanthropy”: Sector grapples with systems of oppression
SCVO’s The Gathering heard from Lankelly Chase about their radical plans. 
NEWS 8 November 2023 by Niall Christie
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“The ones who shone through”: First Minister praises third sector
The SNP leader was speaking at SCVO’s the Gathering.
NEWS 8 November 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Edinburgh CIC expands its winter coat exchange across the UK
Having to sacrifice basic necessities such as a winter coat can have a hugely detrimental impact on a person’s dignity and on their mental wellbeing
NEWS 8 November 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Gender imbalance is holding back the charity sector
While women account for more than two-thirds of the workforce, it is men who dominate the most influential decision-making positions
NEWS 8 November 2023 by Graham Martin
 
StepChange: Women bearing brunt of the cost of living crisis
The data shows women are struggling more to keep up with household essentials and bear a greater responsibility for these costs.
NEWS 8 November 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Cash-first future: Making food banks history in Scotland
Campaigners from a number of groups came together at the Gathering.
NEWS 7 November 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Young Women’s Movement launches its annual inspirational 30 under 30 list
Campaign seeks to highlight a diverse range of talents, backgrounds and experiences, from campaigners to youth workers, artists, writers and young leaders
NEWS 7 November 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Covid pandemic aided cross-sector work
Organisations told delegates of the benefits and challenges facing those undertaking partnership working.
NEWS 7 November 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Unity Centre to close after 17 years
Discussions began as far back as last year about the potential for closure. 
NEWS 7 November 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Educational reform presents major opportunity for equality  
Dr Mhairi Crawford says that inclusivity expands beyond the boundaries of a textbook 
OPINION 3 November 2023 by Dr Mhairi Crawford
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