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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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Charity reveals cost of living cutbacks forced on households
The charity is running Big Energy Saving Winter, a campaign encouraging people worried about energy bills and the cost of living to seek advice.
NEWS 30 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Almost a quarter of charity clients report cost of living as debt driver 
Energy arrears have continued to rise among StepChange Scotland clients.
NEWS 26 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Running costs crisis claims another Scottish charity
With the "saddest of hearts", Nevis Ensemble announces its closure
NEWS 24 January 2023 by Graham Martin
 
“Spiralling costs” could force Scottish charity to close in three months
The charity is appealing to businesses and individuals to come forward and help raise as much money as possible to keep the charity afloat. 
NEWS 23 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity representatives struggling to sleep as concerns about funding mount
More than 400 organisations applied to the Glasgow Community Fund for the coming year.
NEWS 20 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Aberdeenshire children's charity fighting to stay afloat
The Ellon-based group is operational across Aberdeen and the Shire, supporting pre-school children with disabilities and Additional Support Needs.
NEWS 20 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Multi-year funding should be “default” for voluntary organisations, Scottish minister says 
Ms Robison was questioned by SNP MSP Paul McLennan, who asked what the government is doing to support third sector organisations. 
NEWS 19 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Petition launched to save Food Train Glasgow
The older people’s charity supports more than 400 over-65s across Glasgow.
NEWS 19 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Poorest Scots being left behind, health charity warns
Infants and young to middle aged men are thought to be the most at risk.
NEWS 17 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Edinburgh-based urban farm closes its doors
This is the second time the farm has been threatened with closure, with looming liquidation in late 2019 leading to £100,000 of crowdfunding.
NEWS 17 January 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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