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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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New initiative launched to break down barriers and create more equal Scotland
No Wrong Door Scotland is made up of third sector innovators, lived experience experts, policy makers and leading public figures. 
NEWS 17 September 2024 by Niall Christie
 
StepChange launches government-backed Debt Advice guide
Two in five Scots now struggling with bills and credit commitments.
NEWS 17 September 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Relief as charity-run college to remain open for another year
The operators of Corseford College, Capability Scotland, have been awarded £340,000.
NEWS 17 September 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Pith o’ sense, an’ pride o’ worth
Sponsored content: nominations for The Robert Burns Humanitarian Award are now open
OPINION 17 September 2024 Sponsored content
 
Students face severe housing crisis say campaigners
Shortage of accommodation compounded by a lack of affordable rents
NEWS 17 September 2024 by Robert Armour
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Feel secure in your job? You’re one of the lucky ones
Emma Jackson says it’s essential that anyone facing dismissal can access their rights and also that employers deliver on their responsibilities
OPINION 16 September 2024 by Emma Jackson
 
Arts festival reaches across Scotland to tackle mental health
Comprehensive programme starts in October
NEWS 16 September 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Hostile immigration policies are "virtually guaranteeing" destitution and homelessness for thousands
Charities urge Scottish Government to take urgent steps to address "destitution by design".
NEWS 16 September 2024 by Niall Christie
 
CEO of Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre steps down after review
The CEO of a Rape Crisis charity has stood down following the publication of a review into the charity. 
NEWS 13 September 2024 by Niall Christie
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Ambitious new report has potential to transform Scotland’s economy 
Duncan Thorp on calls to dramatically increase the number of social enterprises, cooperatives and employee-owned businesses across Scotland
OPINION 12 September 2024 by Duncan Thorp
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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