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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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The Ukraine crisis … and the nationality and borders bill
Since the Ukraine crisis began, Positive Action in Housing has been inundated with letters, and offers of volunteering and shelter, for those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine
OPINION 3 March 2022 by Robina Qureshi
 
Charities urge MSPs to support important step forward for trans rights
NEWS 3 March 2022 by Niall Christie
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Charities call for clarity on future of lifeline scheme funding
Around 250,000 households in Scotland should be eligible for the discount based on existing rules.
NEWS 2 March 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish council elections: resources for the voluntary sector
New resources are available which voluntary sector organisations can use to empower those they work with to participate
OPINION 1 March 2022 by Catherine Heggie
 
Government's strategy must look beyond narrow pursuit of economic growth, charities claim
Ms Forbes said the strategy will offer renewed clarity on Scotland’s economic vision.
NEWS 1 March 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Voluntary sector mobilises support to help Ukraine
Millions face a humanitarian disaster
NEWS 1 March 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Ukraine crisis: how you can help
Work is being done across Scotland and beyond to support those on the ground in Ukraine
NEWS 1 March 2022 by Niall Christie
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Young disabled people call for the right to live the lives they choose
Divergent Influencers will hold conference this week
NEWS 28 February 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Scotland must play its part in averting climate disaster, campaigners warn
We can’t talk a good game on the international stage and fail to deliver at home. We must give and we must act.”
NEWS 28 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
By Glasgow Central Station I sat down and wept: reflections for LGBT History Month 2022
The convener of the Board of LGBT Youth Scotland, writes about a moment in LGBT History which had a profound impact on him as a gay, Christian man.
OPINION 28 February 2022 by Lewis Shand Smith
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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