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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+ campaigners to gather in support of gender reform
There will be speeches starting at 12.45, including from MSPs from the SNP, Scottish Labour and Scottish Greens on why they support the reforms, as well as from trans people themselves.
NEWS 26 October 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charities announces plans for food crisis summit
The Larder has warned that many people this winter will not be able to feed themselves and their families on a daily basis.
NEWS 26 October 2022 by Niall Christie
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Campaigners welcome council move to divest from fossil fuels
It says the fund should produce an annual report on its fossil fuel investments and a clear strategy to divest from coal, oil and gas companies.
NEWS 26 October 2022 by Niall Christie
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Staff push for community outreach from bosses
Pilotlight, the pro bono charity, defines a ‘workout culture’ as one where employers build a stronger, more progressive culture
NEWS 25 October 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Housing group helps tenants claim back £5m
Benefits advisors have helped more than 3,600 tenants
NEWS 25 October 2022 by Robert Armour
 
New campaign urges public to buy social this Christmas
Gift directory brings together hundreds of products
NEWS 25 October 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Health charities urge government to take social prescribing seriously
The undervalued process can improve outcomes for people by giving them choice and control
NEWS 25 October 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Carers' leave one step closer to legislation
Landmark bill will bolster the rights of carers
NEWS 25 October 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Charity warns Scottish health inequalities continue to worsen
This publication is due to be the first in a stream of research on health inequalities.
NEWS 24 October 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Shelter workers begin balloting for strike action
“Three per cent on pay for Shelter’s workers when real living costs run at more than four times that rate is just unacceptable."
NEWS 24 October 2022 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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