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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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Glasgow mentoring scheme hit by council funding cuts
The charity MCR Pathways will see funding for school-based coordinators withdrawn, the Herald reports.
NEWS 27 February 2024 by Niall Christie
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Website launches to support people with criminal records
Many past offenders are discriminated against because of previous convictions
NEWS 26 February 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Living costs still outstripping Scottish Government's support for families
Research published ahead of final vote on Scottish Budget
NEWS 26 February 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Court visits make it easier for victims to deal with justice system
Charity provides victims and families with court visits to help ease stress and anxiety
NEWS 22 February 2024 by Robert Armour
 
NGOs demand Gaza ceasefire - and condemn use of hunger as a weapon of war
The groups say this is the only way to comply with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2417
NEWS 20 February 2024 by Niall Christie
 
The lady, and the dog, that I can’t get out of my mind
Derek Mitchell on how debt touches every aspect of our lives
OPINION 20 February 2024 by Derek Mitchell
 
Why this budget failed to put Scotland’s children first
Fiona King argues that the 2024/25 Scottish Budget misses a critical opportunity to make further progress on child poverty
OPINION 20 February 2024 by Fiona King
 
TFN magazine's February edition is out now - read it here!
The latest magazine takes a look at the grim reality and inspiring work of charities on the ground in Ukraine as the war rages on.
NEWS 19 February 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Mental health charity welcomes new manager
VOX Scotland have brought Natalie Stevenson into the role. 
NEWS 16 February 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Time to shift towards more sustainable and effective justice solutions
We are sending too many to prison and our overcrowded facilities are doing little to help rehabilitate offenders, argues Annie Mauger-Thompson
OPINION 14 February 2024 by Annie Mauger-Thompson
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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