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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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Charities want bold commitments and not warm words in the Programme for Government
Action on fairer funding is crucial
NEWS 3 September 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Scottish advice organisations receive funding to help tackle poverty in later life
Independent Age will provide funding over a three-year period. 
NEWS 3 September 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Statisticians for Society: empowering charities through data
Sponsored content: Statisticians for Society is a pro bono initiative that connects professional statisticians with charitable organisations, providing vital support at no cost
OPINION 3 September 2024 Sponsored content
 
Inclusive and democratic business models must increase, report warns
The experts are highlighting the role of social enterprises, employee-owned businesses, development trusts and co-operatives in our economy.
NEWS 3 September 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Human rights and the Programme for Government: if not now, when?
Emma Hutton looks ahead to this week’s Holyrood policy announcements – and says ministers must match talk with action
OPINION 2 September 2024 by Emma Hutton
 
Housing charity latest to get hit by ransomware attack
More charities are being targeted by ruthless hackers
NEWS 2 September 2024 by Robert Armour
 
You shouldn’t have to pay for a fair workplace
Hyo Eun Shin on why the employment tribunals system should be available to all
OPINION 2 September 2024 by Hyo Eun Shin
 
Social enterprise launches challenge for second year
Fundraiser will raise cash to tackle homelessness
NEWS 30 August 2024 by Robert Armour
 
FM under pressure over lack of action on Israel as SNP conference begins
An international human rights charity has told John Swinney his government “can do more” to hold Israel accountable for its occupation of Palestinian Territories. 
NEWS 30 August 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Vital community hub helps people shop with dignity
A lifeline affordable food project in the north-east of Glasgow has become a vital community hub.  
NEWS 30 August 2024 by Niall Christie
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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