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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Young futures look brighter as funding secures much-needed support
Boost for Scottish youth groups
NEWS 16 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Youth charity’s support reaches new heights as demand for offline resources soars
Over 20,000 free resource packs have been distributed to date.
NEWS 16 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's May edition is out now - read it here
This month we look at Scotland's care system, and how the sector is struggling to meet the shortfall.
NEWS 16 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Covid-related NHS charities raised £160m from British public
Despite many losing jobs and income the public still donated generously
NEWS 12 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
More volunteers needed to help most needy
Volunteers needed to support essential food deliveries
NEWS 12 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Youth Volunteering During Times of Crisis
Matthew Linning, Head of Research and Evaluation at Volunteer Scotland, discusses new evidence on the impact of the ‘perma-crisis’ on youth volunteering in Scotland.
OPINION 9 May 2023 by Matthew Linning
 
Agricultural charity appoints new case officer
The charity developed the role in response to growing demand for its services.
NEWS 5 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Fife funding fights climate change
Project will empower communities to take action
NEWS 5 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Anti-poverty summit: focus on action needed
Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend the First Minister’s anti-poverty summit on behalf of SCVO. 
OPINION 4 May 2023 by Kirsten Hogg
 
Animal charities hailed for call for end to greyhound racing 
The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, The Dogs Trust, and Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals all urged the sport to be ended.
NEWS 4 May 2023 by Niall Christie
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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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