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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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Older workers will be hardest hit when furlough ends, charity says
Over 65s had the highest take up of furlough of all age groups at the end of July, figures reveal
NEWS 9 September 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Charities combine to provide vital support for men
The Princess Royal has officially opened Banchory Men's Shed
NEWS 9 September 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity sector responds to the Programme for Government
The Scottish Government has set it out its plans for helping the country bounce-back from Covid-19
NEWS 8 September 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Putting values into practice
Social justice secretary Shona Robison MSP outlines the new procurement strategy for Social Security Scotland
OPINION 8 September 2021 by Shona Robison
 
Dignity, fairness and respect
Morna Simpkins, director of MS Society Scotland, and Tanith Muller, chair of Neurological Alliance of Scotland have penned an open letter highlighting how cruel the 20m rule is
OPINION 7 September 2021 by Morna Simpkins
 
Charities call for change of direction in Scottish social security
Two charities have called on the Scottish Government to scrap a “cruel” disability assessment rule
NEWS 7 September 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Chris Hoy leads the way to support homeless
Hundreds of cyclists raise over £700,000
NEWS 6 September 2021 by Robert Armour
 
Coalition calls for charities and social enterprises to transform Scotland's economy
A coalition of third sector bodies is calling for the membership of the Scottish Government’s Council for Economic Transformation
NEWS 3 September 2021 by Gareth Jones
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Donations sought as Afghans arrive in Scotland
Many have arrived with nothing
NEWS 3 September 2021 by Robert Armour
 
Scotland’s faith leaders unite to back call to double Scottish Child Payment now
The call comes only weeks after 120 civil society organisations made a similar plea
NEWS 2 September 2021 by Gareth Jones
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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