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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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Progressive tax changes urgently needed in Scotland, charities and campaigners warn
Fair tax changes in Scotland could boost spending on key national priorities by hundreds of millions per year, campaigners have said.  
NEWS 13 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Access to mental health services slow and complicated, report warns
There have been big funding increases for services since 2017, but a lack of data makes it hard for the Scottish Government to see the impact of that spending.
NEWS 13 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish Government facing legal action over missing climate assessment
It’s more than two years since the Government announced its £26billion Infrastructure Investment Plan.
NEWS 12 September 2023 by Niall Christie
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Former charity director appointed head of Scottish Violence Reduction Unit
Jimmy Paul has been appointed as the next Head of the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit (SVRU).
NEWS 11 September 2023 by Niall Christie
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Charity providers warn government fails “to grasp reality” of social care workforce
CCPS and Carr Gomm called for more from Holyrood following the Programme for Government.
NEWS 11 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's September edition is out now - read it here!
New mag looks at fair funding and fundraising
NEWS 11 September 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Nominate now for the Robert Burns Humanitarian Award 
Sponsored content: honour is bestowed annually on a group or individual who shows selflessness and dedication in a bid to save, enrich or improve the lives of others
OPINION 8 September 2023 Sponsored content
 
New digital agency for the voluntary sector
Sponsored content: the launch of Breeze Digital
OPINION 8 September 2023 Sponsored content
 
New chair for Scotland’s oldest military charity
Jonathan Tweedie will be the next chair of Scottish Veterans’ Residences (SVR).
NEWS 7 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
New report reveals concerns charity reserve usage is “unsustainable”
The latest findings from the Scottish Third Sector Tracker have been released. 
NEWS 7 September 2023 by Niall Christie
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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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