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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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Workers at social care charity balloted for strike action. 
Hundreds of staff working for Enable are to be asked if they’re prepared to strike over pay.
NEWS 10 September 2024 by Niall Christie
 
If money is tight, are you claiming all the support you are entitled to?
OPINION 7 October 2024 by Stephanie Millar
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East Lothian charity increases grants after facing criticism
The Dr Bruce Fund has operated to help the poor in Musselburgh for more than 200 years. 
NEWS 15 July 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish charity offers free support through pet care clinics
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home hope to tackle the effects of pet poverty head on.
NEWS 25 June 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Leading cancer charity to close after 40 years
Cancer Support Scotland announced on Wednesday that it has closed.
NEWS 12 June 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Fair Funding is essential for sustainable volunteering
Volunteers Week: we need a clear commitment to Fair Funding says Sarah Latto
OPINION 3 June 2024 by Sarah Latto
 
Call for dormant assets to be redirected to tackle financial exclusion
The Dormant Assets Scheme (DAS) was expanded last year to include other financial sectors including pensions and insurance.
NEWS 29 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Cruel Summer: exclusive - Edinburgh’s homeless forced from hotels as Taylor Swift comes to town
Homeless people have been informed they are to be removed from their hotel-style accommodation in Edinburgh as Taylor Swift comes to town. 
NEWS 28 May 2024 by Niall Christie
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The myth of Scotland's rural idylls masks a reality of poverty and inequality
Charities and MSPs say more must be done to tackle rural poverty
NEWS 24 May 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Leadership team unveiled for anti-poverty project
Former chief constable, Sir Iain Livingstone, will chair Multibank. 
NEWS 21 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish pet food banks suffer from huge drop in donations
The demand for pet food bank support is growing so rapidly it is currently outstripping supply.  
NEWS 21 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
The never-ending story of Citizens Advice
For five years I’ve had the privilege to help tell the stories of Citizens Advice in Scotland. As I prepare to move on to a new role, I’ve been reflecting on the stories that will stay with me.
OPINION 20 May 2024 by Kieron Higgins
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.

Read it here
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