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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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Equality action plan applauded
LGBTI organisations praise new government action plan
NEWS 16 November 2023 by Robert Armour
 
TFN magazine's November edition is out now - read it here!
New mag showcases the #EssentialSector campaign
NEWS 16 November 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Charities hail victory for refugees as government loses Rwanda case
The country’s highest court ruled the plan unlawful following an appeal led by charities. 
NEWS 15 November 2023 by Niall Christie
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Unite members back strike action at Glasgow East Women’s Aid 
Glasgow East Women’s Aid membership have emphatically supported strike action.
NEWS 14 November 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charities urge new foreign secretary to stick to aid pledge
Organisations react to former prime minister David Cameron's appointment to the role
NEWS 14 November 2023 by Niall Christie
 
More than 100 organisations call on first minister to value social care
Groups sign joint letter ahead of 2024-25 Scottish Budget
NEWS 14 November 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scots believe big business doesn't do enough for charity
97% of Scots believe that service providers don’t do enough for charity
NEWS 14 November 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Poorest diabetes patients suffer worst levels of NHS care
Disparity between health boards with poorest areas worse off
NEWS 14 November 2023 by Robert Armour
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Sector must keep up the pressure
Kirsten Hogg analyses the first minister’s commitments towards the voluntary sector, based on his address to the Gathering 2023
OPINION 13 November 2023 by Kirsten Hogg
 
Is Scotland facing a rent arrears crisis? 
It’s clear even being in work is not enough for people to feel secure about their ability to pay the rent. 
OPINION 13 November 2023 by Aoife Deery
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2021-22

Expert advice from across the sector on how to weather the cost of living and running costs crises. These are the most challenging of times, but TFN's Guide 2022/23 will help you get through.

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