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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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Giving a voice to Scotland's unpaid carers
Third sector groups will collaborate on new project aimed at shaping government policy
NEWS 16 April 2024 by Graham Martin
 
CFG's Technical Update Conference is coming to Glasgow. 
Sponsored content: join us as we discuss the latest sector updates that may impact charitable organisations like yours
OPINION 15 April 2024 Sponsored content
 
Charity sector sees a big rise in those going off sick
The number of sick leave days taken in the NGO/charity sector has risen by eight per cent in the past year
NEWS 16 April 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Disability, dignity and designing a new safety net 
Emma Jackson: to our collective shame, too many disabled people are struggling - but is doesn't have to be this way
OPINION 15 April 2024 by Emma Jackson
 
Disabled people need a champion
Jeremy Balfour MSP sets out his plans to create a Disability Commissioner for Scotland – and asks for your help in making it happen
OPINION 11 April 2024 by Jeremy Balfour MSP
 
Scottish Government "can't remain blind" over school meals debt
Families are struggling to afford the most basic necessities for children
NEWS 10 April 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Investing in community transport will ease burden on NHS and social care
Influential organisation publishes manifesto ahead of elections
NEWS 10 April 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Mum's marathon effort to help others
Joint fundraiser for two worthy causes
NEWS 10 April 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Leading CEO and campaigner to step down
Prioritised children's safety for the last 11 years
NEWS 10 April 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Largest social care charity warns funding crisis is impacting service users' lives
The charity saw four services affected by funding decisions
NEWS 9 April 2024 by Robert Armour
 
We need a human rights based approach to social care
Decisions to cut funding to vital services to ‘balance the books’ are being taken daily, but we are failing to count the real cost.
OPINION 9 April 2024 by Viv Dickenson
 
Inclusive teacher training programme launches
So far 52 educators have achieved recognition
NEWS 8 April 2024 by Robert Armour
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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