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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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It’s time Scotland treated mental wellbeing support as a human right
Together, we can build a compassionate and caring society where no one must face their struggles alone.
OPINION 9 June 2022 by Danielle Rowley
 
Introduction of Food Commission welcomed by Scots anti-poverty charities
Earlier this week Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon announced SNP ministers will back proposals put forward by the Scottish Greens.
NEWS 8 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
It’s good to be back – the Gathering’s what we’ve all been waiting for
Beth Mukushi looks ahead to the return of THE major marker in the voluntary sector calendar
OPINION 8 June 2022 by Beth Mukushi
 
Scotland’s Spending Review: same old same old for the third sector, or worse?
Paul Bradley questions the Scottish Government's direction of travel over its commitment to the country's voluntary sector
OPINION 8 June 2022 by Paul Bradley
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New partnership launched to break down barriers for young people with a learning disability 
The expansion of the programme is supported by Edinburgh City Council through the Young Person Guarantee.
NEWS 7 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
UK and Scotland must lead by example as Cop26 presidency comes to end
Oxfam’s research found that for every $2 needed for UN weather-related appeals, donor countries are only providing $1
NEWS 7 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity warns of "lasting impact" of cost of living crisis
Across the CAB network advice on utilities – namely energy – was up 62 per cent compared to April 2021.
NEWS 7 June 2022 by Niall Christie
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The Action Group becomes Living Wage accredited
Until our government recognises that social care workers deserve fair pay for the work they do, the social care crisis in recruitment and retention crisis will remain
OPINION 6 June 2022 by Lisa Williamson
 
Tough times make investment in family support essential
Mary Glasgow on what was - and wasn't - in the recent Spending Review for children's services
OPINION 6 June 2022 by Mary Glasgow
 
Tory Government slammed over approval of North Sea oil field
The UK Government gave the go-ahead to plans to develop the north sea oil field.
NEWS 2 June 2022 by Niall Christie
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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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