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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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Disability, dignity and designing a new safety net 
Emma Jackson: to our collective shame, too many disabled people are struggling - but is doesn't have to be this way
OPINION 15 April 2024 by Emma Jackson
 
Sky high bills forced parents to turn off energy over the coldest months 
Families torn as they can’t afford heating but are concerned they are negatively impacting their children's health and wellbeing
NEWS 12 April 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Fox hunters are flagrantly flouting the ban in Scotland, finds charity
“Scottish fox hunts appear to be trying to ride a coach and horses through the new law" 
NEWS 12 April 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Disabled people need a champion
Jeremy Balfour MSP sets out his plans to create a Disability Commissioner for Scotland – and asks for your help in making it happen
OPINION 11 April 2024 by Jeremy Balfour MSP
 
Scottish Government "can't remain blind" over school meals debt
Families are struggling to afford the most basic necessities for children
NEWS 10 April 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Investing in community transport will ease burden on NHS and social care
Influential organisation publishes manifesto ahead of elections
NEWS 10 April 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Leading CEO and campaigner to step down
Prioritised children's safety for the last 11 years
NEWS 10 April 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Largest social care charity warns funding crisis is impacting service users' lives
The charity saw four services affected by funding decisions
NEWS 9 April 2024 by Robert Armour
 
We need a human rights based approach to social care
Decisions to cut funding to vital services to ‘balance the books’ are being taken daily, but we are failing to count the real cost.
OPINION 9 April 2024 by Viv Dickenson
 
Dundee centre would tackle drug deaths and harm if given go ahead
Proposed centre would target users over 18
NEWS 8 April 2024 by Robert Armour
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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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