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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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Volunteers’ Week: we need new blood - and a change in psyche - to support Scotland’s charities
Helen Kidd believes a blend of new blood and experience is key for Scotland’s third sector to navigate its new world.
OPINION 1 June 2022 by Helen Kidd
 
Voluntary sector body warns groups have been "overlooked" by Holyrood spending review
SCVO, which has a community of over 3,000 members, has criticised the Scottish Government for what it calls a half-hearted spending review
NEWS 1 June 2022 by Niall Christie
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Stark warnings as new report shows people dying younger due to austerity
“This report highlights a crucial truth in the fight to solve poverty, government choices matter."
NEWS 31 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish aid worker warns of starvation in Africa as Ukraine war rages on
The 62-year-old will help Trόcaire tackle crippling food poverty in Zimbabwe.
NEWS 30 May 2022 by Niall Christie
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Volunteers have helped save millions for struggling Scots
The monetary value of this contribution was found to amount to over £9.4million.
NEWS 29 May 2022 by Niall Christie
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Time for employers to learn more about epilepsy
Lesslie Young of Epilepsy Scotland on the #ExcelWithEpilepsy campaign
OPINION 27 May 2022 by Lesslie Young
 
Should protests outside abortion clinics be banned?
POLL 27 May 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Homelessness charity launches women's harm reduction app
The app came as a result of AND Digital’s Glasgow office, known as the Almeida Club, partnering with Simon Community Scotland. 
NEWS 27 May 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charities welcome "breathing space" from Chancellor's energy bill plans
The plans to alleviate pressures on households will come into effect later this year.
NEWS 26 May 2022 by Niall Christie
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Scottish anti-abortion group denies links to religious extremists
Questions have been asked about links between Compassion Scotland and American hate groups.
NEWS 25 May 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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