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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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Scottish anti-poverty charities back tax calls ahead of Scottish Budget
A new STUC report outlines how the Scottish Government could raise up to £3.7billion more per year from progressive tax changes.
NEWS 5 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Kids face cutbacks on clothes and hobbies due to soaring bills, research finds
An estimated 235,219 people had cut back on hobbies and leisure activities for their children in the past year. 
NEWS 5 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish climate event to join COP28 Global Day of Action 
The Edinburgh event will bring together the voices of thousands of people united for action.
NEWS 5 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Cyber attacks are on the rise, how prepared is your organisation?
Exercise in a Box is a free 90-minute non-technical workshop which helps organisations test and practice their internal response to many cyber issues.
OPINION 5 December 2023 Sponsored content
 
UK workers want employers to play active role during disasters
The National Emergencies Trust and Business in the Community's research shows overwhelming support.
NEWS 5 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Final plea to First Minister over Rape Crisis centres
Up to 30 jobs could be under threat amid funding cuts
NEWS 4 December 2023 by Niall Christie
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For the poorest this winter, timing is everything
What choices will people face as bills soar and temperatures plummet over the winter?
OPINION 4 December 2023 by David Hilferty
 
Social Security Scotland’s unique human rights approach to benefits
On the United Nation’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Professor Paul Knight OBE explains how the department is supporting disabled people
OPINION 4 December 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Collective urges folk to donate old or unused Christmas trees and decorations for the needy
Cost of living crisis means many will endure a sparse festive season
NEWS 1 December 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Scottish woodland charity criticised for “greenwashing” partnership with BP
The partnership has described as “deeply problematic”
NEWS 30 November 2023 by Niall Christie
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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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