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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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Nowhere to call home - and this needs to change
Policy to protect tenants is welcome, but we need systemic change to bring security for children says Alison Watson
OPINION 24 November 2022 by Alison Watson
 
Late charity leader honoured with posthumous doctorate
As well as her work in the third sector, Ms Ritch was a regular guest lecturer at GCU and contributor to modules on gender; women work and income; human rights; and public policy.
NEWS 23 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity-run Highland theatre announces widespread redundancies
Bosses at the Eden Court theatre said the impact of inflation and the “slow return” of audiences after the pandemic is impacting their efforts to keep the site open. 
NEWS 23 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity doubles its festive efforts for those most in need
It's launched its A Small Donation, A Big Smile campaign
NEWS 22 November 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Groundbreaking stalking charity boss steps down
The campaign was also instrumental in changing the law in 47 countries around Europe.
NEWS 22 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity removes SNP politician from report launch over “photo op” row
FAVOR campaigns against drugs deaths and was launching a report assessing the Scottish Government's work to address the crisis. 
NEWS 22 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charities welcome "historic" agreement at Cop27
Loss and Damage was on the agenda for the first time, and positively, agreement was reached to establish a dedicated new fund for this. 
NEWS 21 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Budget plans could see charities lose out on billions
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt outlined spending plans for Britain in Westminster.
NEWS 18 November 2022 by Niall Christie
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Housing First benefit to tackling homelessness outlined in new report
It showed that the Pathfinder was very effective at preventing repeat homelessness. 
NEWS 17 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Action must be taken to uplift voluntary sector pay as running costs crisis deepens
SCVO has written to John Swinney also calling for multi-year funding
NEWS 16 November 2022 by Graham Martin
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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