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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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Advice demand on mortgage payments at all time high
Interest rates have risen 13 times in a row, to 5 per cent as of July 2023.
NEWS 20 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Digital skills gap in charities remains a challenge
A series of ten calls to action were published alongside the report.
NEWS 17 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
New funding gives Scotland's social enterprise sector firm financial footing
Coalition comes together to boost the sector
NEWS 4 July 2023 by Robert Armour
 
“Squeezed”: Report warns of rising costs hitting third sector
The increasing pressure on volunteers and attracting members of the public to provide unpaid work, were also flagged.
NEWS 4 July 2023 by Niall Christie
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Cost of living: Scottish charities having to cut services
CAF has published new research with 621 charities, including more than 130 Scottish charity leaders. 
NEWS 26 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity workers announce plans for indefinite strikes
After tax and deductions frontline workers take home less than £20,000 a year.
NEWS 19 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
“Pushed to the brink”: Government told to act over threat to small charities
Demand for their services and support is rising as are income and fundraising challenges and their own running costs. 
NEWS 19 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
New report warns of potential animal welfare emergency
The Animal Kindness Index is a UK-wide survey into people's attitudes towards animals.
NEWS 19 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity boss warned uncertain funding of advice services is “morally unacceptable”
Citizens Advice Scotland have called for sustained funding. 
NEWS 15 June 2023 by Niall Christie
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Staff appointed to lead collaborative project to secure future of charity site. 
Gorgie City Farm has been closed since earlier this year. 
NEWS 15 June 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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