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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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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
2 comments
 
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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The days of copper wire are numbered – but how will it affect you?
What are the impacts of BT's decision to retire the copper wire network?
OPINION 29 July 2024 by Kyle Scott
 
Animal rights activists call for ban as they take protest to the streets
They want pig farrowing crates banned
NEWS 29 July 2024 by Robert Armour
 
No response from John Swinney on Scotland's housing emergency
Organisations have had no contact despite leading groups calling for action
NEWS 26 July 2024 by Robert Armour
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Scotland's social care staffing crisis persists despite more resources from charities
Report lays bare in stark terms the problem facing the sector
NEWS 26 July 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Former charity executive backs two child cap
Criticism for newly elected MP
NEWS 25 July 2024 by Robert Armour
3 comments
 
The transformative power of campaigning: setting the legislative agenda
The first King's Speech of the new Parliament showcased the profound impact that campaigning can have on shaping legislation.
OPINION 23 July 2024 by Seth Farsides
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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