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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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Charity awarded £5,000 to support prison radio project
Their work will be broadcast nationally across other Scottish prisons.
NEWS 15 January 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Children’s hearings: focusing on quality
Carol Wassell: "This drive to ensure that quality is our north star will help every staff member and volunteer to do the right thing for children"
OPINION 15 January 2024 by Carol Wassell
 
Carers lose thousands in income each year 
Nearly half of working age carers lose £12,000 of income per year because they provide care. 
NEWS 15 January 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Tens of thousands forced onto pay as you go energy against their wishes
Companies said to have used a “back door” approach. 
NEWS 14 January 2024 by Niall Christie
 
What are the top three recruitment challenges for small volunteer teams?
Assemble on the importance of successful volunteer recruitment
OPINION 12 January 2024 Sponsored content
 
Scottish Government forced to come clean on climate impacts after charity pressure
The prospect of legal action has won a promise from ministers.
NEWS 11 January 2024 by Niall Christie
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Cash will help groups work together to tackle the causes of inequality
Funding will help groups go beyond dealing with the symptoms of inequality and contribute to reducing it at its root causes
NEWS 10 January 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Research reveals huge uncertainty over legacy giving
Generations have different priorities driven by economic worries
NEWS 9 January 2024 by Robert Armour
 
‘Worried This Winter?’ - anatomy of a campaign
Barbara Adams on how you can help spread the word
OPINION 9 January 2024 by Barbara Adams
 
Campaigners call for ban on force fitting prepaid meters as companies resume installations
Ruling comes in the midst of winter and the cost-of-living crisis
NEWS 8 January 2024 by Robert Armour
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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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