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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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Millions skipping meals across Britain as cost of living crisis bites
“The extremely rapid rise in food insecurity since January points to a catastrophic situation for families."
NEWS 9 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
TFN poll: do you support a windfall tax on the big energy companies?
POLL 6 May 2022 by Graham Martin
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Life changing prison art charity will be showcased at Holyrood
New group utilises the arts as a core aspect of rehabilitation and recovery from alcohol and substance misuse
NEWS 6 May 2022 by Graham Martin
 
SCVO unveils finalists for Scottish Charity Awards
“The entries this year are as fabulous as ever and the 44 finalists come in all shapes and sizes.”
NEWS 6 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Nine good causes across Scotland receive share of £75,000 support
Recipients secured the funding after being shortlisted by Scotmid Co-operative’s Community Connect award scheme
NEWS 4 May 2022 by Graham Martin
 
£1m-plus funding boost helps Scottish charities transform lives
Nine of Scotland’s most inspiring and innovative charities have been awarded a share of £1.1 million
NEWS 4 May 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Candidates and parties must do more to prevent school meal debt and hidden school hunger
SallyAnn Kelly of Aberlour on what councillors can do to help make Scotland a country where no child goes hungry
OPINION 2 May 2022 by SallyAnn Kelly
 
Social Bite rocked by allegations founder ran charity like an "autocrat"
Complaints have been lodged with OSCR
NEWS 2 May 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Councillors can’t end child poverty alone - but they have a critical role to play
OPINION 2 May 2022 by John Dickie
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Fresh strategy launched to improve the lives of the elderly
The strategy highlights the importance of supporting all older people and includes proposals to address specific inequalities faced by ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
NEWS 29 April 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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