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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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Report shines light on Scotland's role in social and environmental harm
The demand for these materials is going to increase significantly with the growing energy transition.
NEWS 31 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Who Cares? Scotland chair to step down
Ryan McCuaig will leave the post at the end of June to allow him to focus on his legal career. 
NEWS 30 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Value of CAB volunteers tops £17million since the pandemic 
According to the most recent available figures, over 1,500 people volunteer in CABs across the country.
NEWS 29 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Unique project measures positive impact of social housing
Expert adsvisory group will monitor findings
NEWS 25 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Why your organisation should become a disability confident employer
Tuesday Mennie says reasonable adjustments and not upheaval is required to enable groups to employ more disabled people
OPINION 24 May 2023 Guest post
 
Critical racial diversity workshop to be held in Edinburgh
The event, to be held next month, will look at how far the legal profession has come in Scotland on representation.
NEWS 24 May 2023 by Niall Christie
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National Lottery steps in to save Food Train Glasgow
Members have spoken of their relief that the funding will secure the charity’s shopping and delivery services.
NEWS 24 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Disabled people need rights now
Scotland’s disabled community feels increasingly isolated and legislation is the only way to address inequalities, urges a new campaign. Robert Armour finds out more.
FEATURE 23 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Call for action on council tax debt
The average council tax debt for a Scottish CAB client is over £3,420.
NEWS 23 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Programme launched to help 1,500 people overcome barriers into work
All in Glasgow, co-ordinated by Enable Works, follows success stories in Edinburgh, Dundee and Moray.
NEWS 23 May 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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