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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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Music charity welcomes government funding to continue programmes
Culture Minister Neil Gray said that the Big Noise programmes play a “hugely valuable role”.
NEWS 7 March 2023 by Niall Christie
 
A united community front against the cost of living crisis
The aim is to provide a collective response to an emerging humanitarian threat
NEWS 7 March 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Charity campaign to end gender-based violence to dissolve
"Remember there is a world out there beyond the doomscrolling.”
NEWS 2 March 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Report says Scotland must turn its back on poverty-related stigma
Group convener Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP said: “Scotland is a place that believes in compassion and justice."
NEWS 1 March 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Crowdfunder launched as Glasgow charity fights for survival
The charity delivers groceries to more than 400 over-65s across Glasgow - who would otherwise struggle to get their shopping.
NEWS 1 March 2023 by Niall Christie
 
“Deeply concerned”: New report warns of grave fears of charity leaders
The report, ‘Demand, Change, Survival’, underlines the challenges facing charity leaders in Scotland, which mirrors what has been reported from charity leaders across the UK. 
NEWS 28 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
LGBT+ charities call for commitments from First Minister candidates
The three candidates to be the next First Minister have been asked to support five existing commitments of the Scottish Government. 
NEWS 28 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Community members’ plea to Aberdeen councillors to support music charity
Parents, grandparents, and carers told how Big Noise Torry creates community cohesion and teaches young people vital life skills.
NEWS 28 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Don't fear imposter syndrome when you're part of an epic team making a difference
Fee Brown on how she finds inspiration everyday working at Penumbra
OPINION 28 February 2023 by Fiona Brown
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Child maintenance bill must be amended or domestic abuse victims will suffer
Broad coalition of charities have hit out
NEWS 27 February 2023 by Robert Armour
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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