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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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Leading charity produces report outlining need to overhaul services for women of colour survivors. 
The charity commissioned researcher and campaigner Talat Yaqoob to carry out the analysis and produce the report in equal partnership with women of colour survivors.
NEWS 3 October 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charities welcome commencement of new hunting legislation
The Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 came into force October 3, 2023. 
NEWS 3 October 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Children in Scotland announces new senior appointment
David Mackay will take on the role, following more than a decade of experience in the children’s sector. 
NEWS 3 October 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scotland unites to challenge poverty
It's Challenge Poverty Week - find out how you can get involved here
NEWS 3 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
A Scotland free from poverty is possible 
Ruth Boyle outlines the policy demands of this year's cross-organisation Challenge Poverty Week, and says it's time to build a fairer, greener country 
OPINION 3 October 2023 by Ruth Boyle
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Change is a marathon, not a sprint: reflecting on 20 years 
2023 marks several historic milestones that profoundly reshaped the landscape for LGBTQ+ communities
OPINION 3 October 2023 by Dr Mhairi Crawford
 
SCVO outlines need for Fair Funding at Holyrood
Paul Bradley highlighted SCVO’s Fair Funding asks, which make up a swathe of reforms which would bring about a long-term, flexible, sustainable, and accessible approach to funding.  
NEWS 29 September 2023 by Niall Christie
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Charity leader appointed to lead prestigious government climate body
Satwat Rehman will take on the role of co-chair of Scotland’s Just Transition Commission. 
NEWS 28 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Animation on domestic abuse and stalking wins Best Charity Film
Gemma's Story, produced by media co-op, scooped a prize at the Third Sector Excellence Awards.
NEWS 27 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
New care experienced chair of charity board
Carmel grew up in kinship care and has been a member of Who Cares? Scotland for many years.
NEWS 27 September 2023 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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