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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Stonewall CEO responds to “blood money” concerns amid links to arms trade
The charity’s CEO will meet campaigners who raised concerns about work with weapons manufacturers.
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish charities hit out at Starmer over plans to “crack down” on benefits
The Labour Government have unveiled plans for cuts worth £137billion.
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Disability charity could be forced to cut workforce by 72%
Glasgow Disability Alliance warn government funding uncertainty may force charity to make staff redundant. 
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
“Deeply worried”: charity-run college boss in financial warning
Corseford College is the only facility in Scotland dedicated to young adults with complex needs and disabilities. 
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
New charity toolkit aims to strengthen refugee communities
A launch event will take place on December 9. 
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Third sector fuel poverty ‘heroes’ honoured
Energy Action Scotland held their annual awards in Glasgow. 
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
How can we unlock the £23 billion of unclaimed support?  
Derek Mitchell: “Here we are in a cost-of-living crisis, yet there’s billions of pounds just sitting there, unclaimed”
OPINION 25 November 2024 by Derek Mitchell
 
Report outlines work of commission on human rights
The Scottish Human Rights Commission is Scotland’s National Human Rights Institution. 
NEWS 20 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Charities can help break down barriers to employment
Colin Smyth MSP highlights how Scotland’s third sector can improve employment prospects for more disabled people
OPINION 20 November 2024 by Colin Smyth MSP
 
Band Aid reissue will do more damage than good, aid body warns
Anniversary release for famous single is full of controversy
NEWS 20 November 2024 by Rab Armour
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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