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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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Lotteries Council call for sweeping changes ahead of election
Society lotteries raise £420m in the UK
NEWS 6 June 2024 by Robert Armour
 
We want to be the sector’s window to Whitehall
Scottish secretary Ian Murray outlines the new UK Government’s pledges to charities
OPINION 9 August 2024 by Ian Murray
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A record number of women have been voted into the House of Commons: but how can we ensure gender equality remains a priority?
"Build the policy infrastructure and support that women in leadership need, then we can truly bring equal representation of women’s views and priorities to our democracy"
OPINION 8 August 2024 by Judith Davey-Cole and Margaret Casely-Hayford
 
The transformative power of campaigning: setting the legislative agenda
The first King's Speech of the new Parliament showcased the profound impact that campaigning can have on shaping legislation.
OPINION 23 July 2024 by Seth Farsides
 
Memo to new government: we see things others don’t, so we know what needs to change
As the immediate celebrations and commiserations start to fade, the to-do list facing the new UK Government is coming into sharper focus
OPINION 8 July 2024 by David Hilferty
 
Campaigners urge election candidates to back new vape laws
Industry is targeting young people
NEWS 31 May 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Scotland, social enterprise and the UK general election 
Duncan Thorp: we’re campaigning for an economy where everyone receives their fair share of economic prosperity
OPINION 30 May 2024 by Duncan Thorp
 
Scottish regulator issues new charity guidance ahead of the general election
Update reflects changes in electoral law and has been prepared with the help of the Electoral Commission
NEWS 24 May 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Scots urged to be aware of general election voting rules and deadlines
Don't get caught out and lose your vote, urges charity
NEWS 24 May 2024 by Graham Martin
 
General election 2024: we need a humane politics
There has been a muted reaction to news of the 4 July Westminster poll from Scotland's charity sector
NEWS 24 May 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Charities urged not to stray into the political as ceneral election approaches
The chair of the Charity Commission Orlando Fraser spoke out online. 
NEWS 21 May 2024 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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