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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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The role of social enterprise in tackling poverty 
First Minister, Humza Yousaf, recently hosted a high-profile conference in Edinburgh with the aim of tackling poverty across Scotland. 
OPINION 23 May 2023 by Duncan Thorp
 
Goodbye to a life less ordinary
Retirment is something to look froward to Alan Staff as he praises the sector and colleagues but laments the perennial lack of funding that underpins the sector
OPINION 23 May 2023 by Alan Staff
 
Charities unite to help struggling owners
Coalition has recruited MSPs to its cause
NEWS 22 May 2023 by Robert Armour
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Grassroot sports groups strugling to stay afloat
Rise in energy bills and reduced support is hitting groups hard
NEWS 22 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Health report provides rare insight in experiences of LGBTQ+ youth
Since the last survey in 2017, the percentage of participants saying that they feel safe and supported within health services has dropped. 
NEWS 18 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Diversity champion scoops top Scottish Walking Awards title
Joshua Adeyemi wowed judges with his work to improve representation within the walking community.
NEWS 18 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Food bank focuses on advice to help communities maximise income
Food bank use is on the rise
NEWS 17 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Young futures look brighter as funding secures much-needed support
Boost for Scottish youth groups
NEWS 16 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Youth charity’s support reaches new heights as demand for offline resources soars
Over 20,000 free resource packs have been distributed to date.
NEWS 16 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's May edition is out now - read it here
This month we look at Scotland's care system, and how the sector is struggling to meet the shortfall.
NEWS 16 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.

Read it here
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