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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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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
 
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
 
Running costs crisis: leading charity forced to close all its shops
Retail outlets and a warehouse will close by September
NEWS 28 February 2023 by Robert Armour
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Government u-turn on cut to culture funding welcomed
Proposing the Scottish Government’s budget in Holyrood on Tuesday, Mr Swinney unveiled the u-turn. 
NEWS 22 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
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
 
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
 
Charities among voices calling for reversal of job-threatening culture cuts
Creative Scotland faces having to use £7m from its £17m national lottery reserves to preserve “standstill” funding agreements for 120 organisations.
NEWS 20 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Council budget cuts could spell catastrophe for older people, charity warns
NEWS 17 February 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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