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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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Charity patron resigns as prime minister
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson, most commonly known as Boris Johnson, headed up the Conservative government since July 2019. 
NEWS 7 July 2022 by Niall Christie
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Charities call on chancellor to tackle fuel costs crisis
“We also want to see the government working alongside charities to explore ways we can meet these rising costs so their vital work can continue.”
NEWS 6 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Retirement is an increasing concern as cost of living crisis continues to worry Scots
New poll shows widespread fear for the future
NEWS 5 July 2022 by Robert Armour
 
UK Government faces criticism over human rights plans
A joint statement has made clear concerns about the implications of changes to legislation which would affect Scotland. 
NEWS 5 July 2022 by Niall Christie
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Scottish LGBTI+ Rainbow Mark launched to support inclusive social spaces
The mark is a visible symbol which can be displayed to show a social space is welcoming to LGBTI+ people. 
NEWS 4 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
A world to win: civil society fights back globally against war, poverty and disease
New report reveals the scale of grassroots resistance across the planet
NEWS 1 July 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Band devotes concerts to veterans' community
Much needed fundraiser for ex-forces personnel
NEWS 1 July 2022 by Robert Armour
 
“We’re hear for you”: Samaritans urges people across Scotland to reach out
Samartians is highlighting the power of talking as part its Talk to Us awareness campaign.
NEWS 1 July 2022 by Niall Christie
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Scots urged to claim benefits they are owed as cost of living crisis rages on
Last year the Citizens Advice network in Scotland helped 171,000 people and unlocked £147million for them.
NEWS 30 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
"A worrying picture": Concerns as UK charity donations drop
CAF estimates that the £10.7 billion was given across the UK during 2021, a substantial decrease from the £11.3billion given in 2020. 
NEWS 29 June 2022 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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