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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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LGBT+ charities call for commitments from First Minister candidates
The three candidates to be the next First Minister have been asked to support five existing commitments of the Scottish Government. 
NEWS 28 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Community members’ plea to Aberdeen councillors to support music charity
Parents, grandparents, and carers told how Big Noise Torry creates community cohesion and teaches young people vital life skills.
NEWS 28 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Don't fear imposter syndrome when you're part of an epic team making a difference
Fee Brown on how she finds inspiration everyday working at Penumbra
OPINION 28 February 2023 by Fiona Brown
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Child maintenance bill must be amended or domestic abuse victims will suffer
Broad coalition of charities have hit out
NEWS 27 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Charity launches campaign to warn against danger of county lines
Criminal gangs are enticing young people into drug dealing
NEWS 27 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Charity announces appointment to lead new art project
The Scottish charity is focused on promoting health and wellbeing through visual art within health, social care and community environments. 
NEWS 24 February 2023 by Niall Christie
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Council urged to support Aberdeen Big Noise social intervention programme
“We urge Aberdeen councillors to urgently demonstrate their commitment to the Torry community and ensure that together we can continue to support the children who need us the most.”
NEWS 22 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Humanitarian aid must be prioritised as Ukraine enters year two of conflict
Civilians are paying with their lives as the war shows no sign of abating
NEWS 22 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
First Minister hopeful questioned over links to fundamentalist charities
Senior human rights figures have pointed to the Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch MSP’s involvement with groups espousing anti-LGBT and so-called pro-life views.
NEWS 22 February 2023 by Niall Christie
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Coalition demands government halt new Rosebank oil field
A decision by minister Grant Shapps on whether or not to approve the field is expected imminently.
NEWS 21 February 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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