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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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Scottish charity chief executive to step down after decade in role
Wasps will begin recruitment for the role. 
NEWS 29 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Sharing your story as an act of healing
Ruth Wilkinson reflects on the profound impact of sharing experiences and finding strength through storytelling.
OPINION 28 January 2025 by Ruth Wilkinson
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Sistema Scotland welcomes new board members
They will strengthen work to tackle poverty and inequality
NEWS 28 January 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Ramblers fear council budget cuts will deter freedom to roam
Walking isn't being prioritised by local authorities
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Highland charity founder named “changemaker”
James Dunbar of New Start Highland has been included on the Big Issue’s list for 2025. 
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Niall Christie
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Scottish charity warn of risk to historic fairs
Fair Scotland have launched a campaign to save the events across the country.
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Cyber centre puts purpose over profit in move to social enterprise status
The group has become the only cyber social enterprise in Scotland.  
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Heather Thomson named as CEO of The Data Lab
The appointment follows Thomson taking on the interim CEO role last year.
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charities in Scotland told to guard against complacency
The warning comes as new data shows a decline in volunteer numbers in 2024.
NEWS 24 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Former PM celebrates Warm Welcome Week
He visited the Salvation Army’s Warm Welcome Space in Kirkcaldy
NEWS 24 January 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Scottish LGBTQI+ becomes latest to leave Musk’s X site
Equality Network has explained the decision to its supporters
NEWS 22 January 2025 by Niall Christie
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CEO of Scottish Seabird Centre to move on
Susan Davies is a former director of conservation at the Scottish Wildlife Trust.
NEWS 22 January 2025 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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