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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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A record number of women have been voted into the House of Commons: but how can we ensure gender equality remains a priority?
"Build the policy infrastructure and support that women in leadership need, then we can truly bring equal representation of women’s views and priorities to our democracy"
OPINION 8 August 2024 by Judith Davey-Cole and Margaret Casely-Hayford
 
Charity chief: refugees in Scotland suffering "anxiety and uncertainty" over fascist violence
He speaks as STUC issues a call to "build unity and to demonstrate against the far right"
NEWS 7 August 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Charity closes offices and cancels event amid threat of far right
A Glasgow charity has announced it will close its doors for safety reasons amid threats of far-right riots targeting charities and other parts of civil society. 
NEWS 7 August 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish campaigners make solidarity call against fascist violence
Thousands will mobilise against the far right
NEWS 6 August 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Third sector urged to join Housing and Social Care Accessibility Summit
Charitable and voluntary groups involved with older and disabled people are being urged to join a summit focused on new solutions.
NEWS 6 August 2024 by Niall Christie
 
The Scottish Child Payment leads the way in the fight against child poverty 
Erica Young on the impact and the potential of a vital scheme that was long campaigned for by charities
OPINION 5 August 2024 by Erica Young
 
Public urged to buy a share of community-owned inn and hub
Ambitious plans to make the inn the heart of the community
NEWS 31 July 2024 by Robert Armour
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Pensioners condemn UK government as it plans to axe winter fuel payments
An "attack on the most vulnerable"
NEWS 31 July 2024 by Robert Armour
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New policy opportunities with a new UK Government 
Duncan Thorp assesses the opportunities ahead that come with a change of government
OPINION 30 July 2024 by Duncan Thorp
 
“Death sentence”: chancellor slammed by charities after cutting winter fuel payments for pensioners
The new Labour government has been forced to deny it is implementing austerity. 
NEWS 30 July 2024 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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