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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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Campaigners back bid to ban protests outside abortion clinics
The proposals have received widespread support, including from charities, campaigners and politicians from various political parties. 
NEWS 23 May 2022 by Niall Christie
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Spoof posters plastered across Aberdeen ahead of energy conferences
Environmental campaigners have taken part in a guerrilla poster campaign in Aberdeen.
NEWS 23 May 2022 by Niall Christie
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One in five Scots running out of money before payday, research finds
This marks a five percentage point increase since 2021.
NEWS 23 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
"This is your parliament": Afghan refugees welcomed to Holyrood by MSPs
NEWS 19 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Holyrood minister praises vital work of pioneering charity
The charity, established by philanthropists Garreth and Nicola Wood, has worked closely with the Scottish Government,
NEWS 19 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Inflation rises to highest level in 40 years as cost of living crisis rages on
Around three quarters of the latest rise in inflation in April came from higher electricity and gas bills.
NEWS 18 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Vaccination survey launched aimed at third sector
The survey will run for three weeks, closing on May 27.
NEWS 17 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
The good food nation bill must make the right to food a statutory, legal right
Angela Moohan says proposed legislation on food must be strengthened
OPINION 17 May 2022 by Angela Moohan
 
Grassroots youth football in crisis as cost of living bites
Parents are struggling to afford subs and kit
NEWS 17 May 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Charities call for creation of Scottish independent food commission
The campaigners raised a number of issues - including food insecurity, health inequalities, the damaging impact on nature and climate, and avoidable waste. 
NEWS 17 May 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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