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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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CEO of Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre steps down after review
The CEO of a Rape Crisis charity has stood down following the publication of a review into the charity. 
NEWS 13 September 2024 by Niall Christie
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Ambitious new report has potential to transform Scotland’s economy 
Duncan Thorp on calls to dramatically increase the number of social enterprises, cooperatives and employee-owned businesses across Scotland
OPINION 12 September 2024 by Duncan Thorp
 
Pro-Palestine campaigners strike overnight in Edinburgh and across UK
They demand bank stops investing in arms company
NEWS 12 September 2024 by Robert Armour
 
MSPs urged to change public debt collection to tackle child poverty
Low-income families across Scotland are facing a growing debt crisis.
NEWS 11 September 2024 by Niall Christie
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Survey lays bare grim reality of child poverty
Families face daily struggle to support children
NEWS 11 September 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Inspiring legacies and lasting good
This week is Remember A Charity Week
OPINION 11 September 2024 by Mark Docherty
 
Council tells homeless charity it must cease use of building in planning row
Glasgow City Council has issued Homeless Project Scotland (HPS) with a notice to stop using its premises.
NEWS 10 September 2024 by Niall Christie
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Workers at social care charity balloted for strike action. 
Hundreds of staff working for Enable are to be asked if they’re prepared to strike over pay.
NEWS 10 September 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Investigation into controversial church passed to English charity regulator
OSCR said the church’s main offices were outside of Scotland.
NEWS 9 September 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Fuel poverty warning for pensioners as higher energy bills are expected this winter
Citizens Advice Scotland has been advocating for a social tariff, which discounts energy bills for those on the lowest incomes
OPINION 9 September 2024 by Stephanie Millar
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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