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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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It has not gone away: cost of living crisis continues to devastate
Capital food bank reveals that demand is soaring - in the city and across Scotland
NEWS 16 May 2024 by Graham Martin
 
A new start, a better economy and tackling child poverty  
The new first minister has stated that one of his top priorities is eliminating child poverty. This is certainly a central aim on the journey towards a practical, real-world, wellbeing economy that impacts our daily lives
OPINION 16 May 2024 by Duncan Thorp
 
Charities and unions unite to press for tax reform to tackle poverty
"The money is there, now the first minister must show that the political will is too and prioritise investment in our public service and communities”
NEWS 16 May 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Homelessness accommodation and 19 jobs at risk as Edinburgh charity ends council contract
Right There said it has been forced to make the decision by City of Edinburgh Council. 
NEWS 16 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish Government u-turn sees Men’s Shed funding awarded
SMSA warned t it faced being wound up by the end of the year if alternatives could not be found. 
NEWS 15 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Council row with homelessness charity could see 40 people on street
Supported accommodation provider and charity, Right There, runs three units in the city, paid for by a council contract. 
NEWS 15 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
The beating heart of our essential sector
VASLan chief executive Steven Sweeney and SCVO head of policy and research Kirsten Hogg reflect on the connections between #EssentialSector and #KeepTheBeatAlive  
OPINION 14 May 2024 by Steven Sweeney and Kirsten Hogg
 
Action on climate change is a "scientific and moral imperative" say civil society leaders
More than 30 individuals have signed statements calling on the Scottish and UK governments to “bridge the widening gap” between promises and practical action
NEWS 14 May 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Charity project success recognised at cinema showcase
The event was held at the Highland Cinema in Fort William.
NEWS 13 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's May edition is out now - read it here!
New mag looks at sight loss, the Scottish Charity Awards and the Keep The Beat Alive campaign
NEWS 13 May 2024 by Graham Martin
 
What impact would Scotland’s missing billions make?
Emma Jackson says we need a system reset - and must make it easier for people to claim what they are entitled to
OPINION 13 May 2024 by Emma Jackson
 
Revealed: the scale and scope of Scotland's charity sector
Report shows that more than 2,500 organisations have failed to submit annual returns on time
NEWS 10 May 2024 by Graham Martin
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.

Read it here
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