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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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TFN's September edition is out now - read it here!
New edition takes an in-depth look at the #RunningCostsCrisis
NEWS 14 September 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Sector not using data to its best advantage
Unlocking the potential of data can reap rich rewards
NEWS 13 September 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Community transport lifeline threatened by cost of living crisis
Most vulnerable in our society at risk if schemes close, says charity
NEWS 13 September 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Fundraising Regulator finds charity breached code with ‘misleading’ tweet
The group had initially rejected the substance of the complaint.
NEWS 8 September 2022 by Niall Christie
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Third sector leaders call for better from UK Government on energy bills
Liz Truss confirmed that a six-month energy price guarantee for businesses, charities, and public sector organisations would be put in place. 
NEWS 8 September 2022 by Niall Christie
 
"A struggle for life itself”: Rousing rally gathers hundreds in Glasgow
"There is no mystery, wages are down because profits are up."
NEWS 8 September 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Our charity saves lives - that's why surviving the cost of living crisis is essential
Shruti Jain on what could be lost due to the #RunningCostsCrisis
OPINION 7 September 2022 by Shruti Jain
 
"Simply nothing there": SCVO hits out at ministers as PfG offers little to sector
Rising inflation and the cost-of-living crisis have left organisations across the sector struggling
NEWS 7 September 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Rent freeze for older tenants welcomed
Rents frozen until spring
NEWS 7 September 2022 by Robert Armour
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Government urged to push further in legislative programme
“When used, the powers of our Parliament can bring positive change."
NEWS 6 September 2022 by Niall Christie
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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