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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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TSIs played vital role in Covid-19 response
A new report has summarised how TSIs responded to the crisis
NEWS 23 August 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Poll: should Covid lockdown powers be made permanent?
POLL 20 August 2021 by Graham Martin
5 comments
 
Entries open for Living Wage Scotland Awards 2021
The awards showcase the commitment organisations make to paying fair wages
NEWS 19 August 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Charities call for urgent financial boost for struggling families
A coalition of 120 organisations has urged for the Scottish Child Payment to be doubled to £20 a week
NEWS 18 August 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Families will suffer if Universal Credit cut goes through
Three in five said it would be harder to afford food after the cut and nearly half said it would be harder to cover essential bills
NEWS 17 August 2021 by Graham Martin
 
Men's Sheds expansion planned after impact on wellbeing revealed
It is hoped the sheds will play a key role in helping communities recover from Covid-19
NEWS 17 August 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Work begins on creating a Minimum Income Guarantee in Scotland
The public are being asked for their views on the 'bold and innovative' plan to tackle poverty
NEWS 17 August 2021 by Gareth Jones
2 comments
 
New £2.8m fund to support refugees in Scotland
More than 50 projects are set to receive funding
NEWS 16 August 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Top Scottish social enterprises named
The finalists for the Social Enterprise Scotland Awards 2021 have been revealed
NEWS 16 August 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Majority of Scots back retaining £20 increase to Universal Credit
Two thirds of Scots back keeping the increase until recovery is secure, new charity research has found
NEWS 16 August 2021 by Gareth Jones
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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