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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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We’re creating a fairer society for all
Cabinet Secretary Shona Robison reflects on human rights in Scotland
OPINION 10 December 2021 by Shona Robison
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Useful steps: sector broadly welcomes Scottish budget commitments
Read TFN's round-up of sector commentary
NEWS 10 December 2021 by Graham Martin
 
Big boost for low income tenants
Funds will purchase 50 properties for people unable to access social housing, or who are at risk of homelessness
NEWS 9 December 2021 by Graham Martin
 
Human right to a healthy environment must be enshrined in law
Petition launched calling for action to hold public bodies and polluters to account
NEWS 9 December 2021 by Graham Martin
 
More than a third of Scots find energy bills unaffordable
People face a perfect storm this winter, with rising bills following the increase of the energy price cap
NEWS 6 December 2021 by Graham Martin
 
First ever TV ad campaign for Scottish homelessness charity
Cyrenians launches its winter appeal
NEWS 3 December 2021 by Graham Martin
 
Covid has intensified poverty across Scotland
Lone parents, black and minority ethnic families, and families with a disabled parent or child the most impacted
NEWS 3 December 2021 by Graham Martin
 
Battered and bruised - but the sector still stands tall
Voluntary groups have dug deep to meet the ongoing challenges of the pandemic
NEWS 1 December 2021 by Graham Martin
 
A home with a heart
Ypeople's Caroline McLafferty on the charity's safe and supported accommodation.
OPINION 30 November 2021 by Caroline McLafferty
 
Major victory for charities as Scottish Government doubles child payment
New rate will be introduced from April
NEWS 30 November 2021 by Robert Armour
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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