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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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Agricultural charity appoints new case officer
The charity developed the role in response to growing demand for its services.
NEWS 5 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
LGBT+ charity closes its doors
“After nearly a decade it’s time for Pink Saltire SCIO to pack up and say goodbye."
NEWS 4 May 2023 by Niall Christie
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Parliament group to shine a light on rural poverty
The CPG on Poverty will be taking evidence about the impact of the ‘poverty premium’ on rural households.
NEWS 28 April 2023 by Niall Christie
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Volunteering levels across Scotland holding steady despite challenges
27% of Scots had given their time to support charities or organisations in 2021.
NEWS 25 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Size of housing waiting lists reflects failure to tackle housing emergency, charity warns
Shelter has said that the Scottish Government needs to deliver 38,500 social homes by 2026. 
NEWS 25 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity arts venue ends cafe tenancy after union dispute
The cafe has been closed since March after claims that workers were sacked for taking part in strike action.
NEWS 21 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
“Drastic cuts”: Report warns of increasing pressures hitting sector
More than 90% of organisations report rising costs in at least one area.
NEWS 20 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Glasgow charity launches appeal to help keep them on the road 
The charity could be facing a charge of £85 per day to be able to operate.
NEWS 19 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Debt and arrears levels in Scotland rocket
Among arrears on essentials, energy bills were a particular pressure point for clients last year. 
NEWS 19 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Mental health crisis warning as cost of living surges
59% of people in Scotland say the cost of living crisis is impacting their mental health.
NEWS 17 April 2023 by Niall Christie
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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