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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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Charities tell MSPs early intervention in children's mental health is key
Children 1st and Barnardo’s Scotland told MSPs that the loss of social relationships has led to ​​increasing levels of poor mental health among children 
NEWS 11 January 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity launches free advice for Scots struggling with bills
Specialist advice available
NEWS 10 January 2022 by Robert Armour
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Dozens of sector heroes feature in New Year Honours
Honours go to many who have worked tirelessly during the pandemic
NEWS 5 January 2022 by Robert Armour
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TFN's Guide to Running a Charity is now online
New publication features expert advice on recovery
NEWS 20 December 2021 by Graham Martin
 
Charities face Scottish Government cash cut - despite heroic pandemic response
As the dust settles on last week’s budget, it has become clear that financial support for charities will take a hit
NEWS 16 December 2021 by Graham Martin
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Public don't realise extent of homeless children in Scotland
A classroom full of children are made homeless each day in Scotland
NEWS 16 December 2021 by Robert Armour
 
Foodbanks could be history
Current system places a reliance on emergency food aid
NEWS 16 December 2021 by Robert Armour
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Scottish campaigners slam moves to change Human Rights Act
Critics warn proposals are muddled and unnecessary
NEWS 15 December 2021 by Robert Armour
 
Glasgow refugee charity partners UK-wide group to have greater impact
Charity formed after Park Inn hotel tragedy
NEWS 14 December 2021 by Robert Armour
 
TFN's December edition is out now - read it here!
Last mag of the year looks at some important voluntary sector research
NEWS 13 December 2021 by Graham Martin
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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