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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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Charity launches campaign to warn against danger of county lines
Criminal gangs are enticing young people into drug dealing
NEWS 27 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Charity announces appointment to lead new art project
The Scottish charity is focused on promoting health and wellbeing through visual art within health, social care and community environments. 
NEWS 24 February 2023 by Niall Christie
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Council urged to support Aberdeen Big Noise social intervention programme
“We urge Aberdeen councillors to urgently demonstrate their commitment to the Torry community and ensure that together we can continue to support the children who need us the most.”
NEWS 22 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Humanitarian aid must be prioritised as Ukraine enters year two of conflict
Civilians are paying with their lives as the war shows no sign of abating
NEWS 22 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
First Minister hopeful questioned over links to fundamentalist charities
Senior human rights figures have pointed to the Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch MSP’s involvement with groups espousing anti-LGBT and so-called pro-life views.
NEWS 22 February 2023 by Niall Christie
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Coalition demands government halt new Rosebank oil field
A decision by minister Grant Shapps on whether or not to approve the field is expected imminently.
NEWS 21 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Tory minister says refugee charities are fuelling the human trafficking trade
The MP is no stranger to controversy
NEWS 21 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Coalition of groups urge public bodies to pause debt for Scotland's poorest
They want to pause council tax charges, Universal Credit debt and rent arrears
NEWS 21 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Prepayment meter customers can't feed, heat or buy vital health care supplies
Society's most vulnerable suffering the worst
NEWS 20 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Heat pumps need to be installed faster to meet targets warn campaigners
A faster rollout of heat pumps could tackle emissions and lower bills
NEWS 20 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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