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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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"Do the right thing": Calls for bridging payments to be widened amid crisis
Over 120 groups have come together to sign an open letter to the First Minister, urging her to “continue to do the right thing”. 
NEWS 15 August 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Protest outside energy company HQ as bills soar
Demo is at 4pm today (Friday, 12 August)
NEWS 12 August 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Animal welfare charity calls for an end to driven grouse shooting and snaring ban
September’s demonstration will take place at Holyrood
NEWS 12 August 2022 by Niall Christie
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Final call on views for autism commissioner
Charities want to ensure voices of autistic people are heard
NEWS 11 August 2022 by Robert Armour
 
New leadership programme launched for new Scots
Applications are welcomed from people in the asylum system and people with refugee status in Scotland.
NEWS 10 August 2022 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's August edition is out now - read it here
New edition is available on our e-reader
NEWS 10 August 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Shelter Scotland welcome social housing veteran to committee and board   
“I’m really looking forward to being part of the Shelter family and doing what I can to tackle homelessness.”  
NEWS 9 August 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charities warn of “unsustainable” energy bills rise
This is around £650 more than the previous forecast.
NEWS 9 August 2022 by Niall Christie
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National Lottery Community Fund criticised over funding for “transphobic hate group”
Free Pride have become the latest group to criticise LGB Alliance, and the National Lottery’s support of the group. 
NEWS 9 August 2022 by Niall Christie
 
£800k fund awarded to Scottish workplaces to boost inclusivity and diversity
Recipients will now receive grants to address long-standing barriers in the labour market. 
NEWS 9 August 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.

Read it here
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