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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Charity providers warn government fails “to grasp reality” of social care workforce
CCPS and Carr Gomm called for more from Holyrood following the Programme for Government.
NEWS 11 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
New report reveals concerns charity reserve usage is “unsustainable”
The latest findings from the Scottish Third Sector Tracker have been released. 
NEWS 7 September 2023 by Niall Christie
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Scotland's "utterly shameful" homeless figures laid bare as children worst affected
Urgent action needed to address crisis say campaigners
NEWS 29 August 2023 by Rab Armour
 
Public see giving as more important during cost of living crisis
Downturn can grow people's allegiance to a cause
NEWS 25 August 2023 by Rab Armour
 
‘Debt trap’ fears over unaffordable energy bills
Around a third of people who sought advice around utilities also need advice on another issue.
NEWS 24 August 2023 by Niall Christie
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"Eating or breathing" - UN told of the shocking reality for disabled people in Scotland
Two reports to the United Nations show the impact of austerity and the cost of living crisis
NEWS 18 August 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Top-up child payment to address age discrimination, First Minister told
The 80 groups are supporting the End Young Parent Poverty: Top up the Scottish Child Payment campaign.
NEWS 18 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
New figures reveal need for ongoing cost-of-living support 
Calls to support social housing tenants as survey shows many struggling with essential bills.
NEWS 10 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
LGBT+ charity facing closure after loss of funding
Four Pillars said they face an "imminent threat of projected closure” following the loss of crucial funding. 
NEWS 10 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Cost of laughing: Scots face fun deficit as times get tougher
People are having to give up socialising, hobbies and even their pets
NEWS 4 August 2023 by Graham Martin
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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