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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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Programme for Government: Fairer funding commitment welcome but sector needs urgent action
SCVO chief executive Anna Fowlie said Humza Yousaf didn't move “far or fast enough”.
NEWS 5 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Programme for Government: Lukewarm response from sector
Charities and campaigners welcomed some plans but underlined a lack of urgency from the government.
NEWS 5 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Sistema Scotland welcomes Promise chair to its board
Fiona Duncan said she chose to join the charity because it delivers opportunities for children they would otherwise not have.
NEWS 5 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
RSA staff to walk out after overwhelming strike ballot 
The result of the vote was 93.33% in favour of strike action, with 78.95% of union members turning out. 
NEWS 5 September 2023 by Niall Christie
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Peer support – a beacon of hope in a time of crisis 
This Sunday is World Suicide Prevention Day. The ask from the World Health Organisation (WHO) is that we ‘Create Hope through Action.’
OPINION 5 September 2023 by Hannah Kane
 
Campaigners warn disabled people are dying from poverty in Scotland
Disabled people are living through the worst poverty in memory
NEWS 5 September 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Class war: calls made for private schools to lose charity status
SNP could discuss ending tax breaks and placing a levy on pupils
NEWS 1 September 2023 by Graham Martin
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Health coalition calls for rehab as a human right
Leading charities are backing the call
NEWS 1 September 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Scots aid group thanks donors for raising more than £1 million
Deacon Blue stars backed the campaign
NEWS 1 September 2023 by Robert Armour
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A fairer tomorrow starts with supporting the youth of today 
Change has always come from young people standing up, speaking out and challenging the status quo.
OPINION 1 September 2023 by Dr Mhairi Crawford
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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