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Scottish voluntary sector dealt £177 million funding cut

Public sector spending on the third sector in Scotland has frozen

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Housing and health in Glasgow: a journey through film

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Charity launches free break scheme for disadvantaged groups

Target groups include people living in deprived areas, young carers, refugee and migrant organisations, and young people in the care system or care leavers

NEWS 21 March 2025 by Graham Martin

Film calls for a ‘new chapter’ for single parents worldwide

It was produced by Scottish voluntary sector creatives Media Co-op

NEWS 21 March 2025 by Graham Martin

MPs blitz bid to save small charities from devastating NI hike

They voted by 310 to 183 against a lifeline amendment

NEWS 20 March 2025 by Graham Martin

Weekly volunteering brings £1,000 annual wellbeing benefit

New research has outlined the positives of regular volunteering in Scotland.

NEWS 19 March 2025 by Niall Christie

TFN's March edition is out now - read it here!

New magazine looks at aid cuts, the NI hike, an innovative funding scheme and much, much more

NEWS 17 March 2025 by Graham Martin

Radical reform and the investment needed to deliver dignity

Emma Jackson on the need for reform beyond the government’s proposed cuts to the benefits system

OPINION 17 March 2025 by Emma Jackson

Exclusive: charity regulator throws out complaint over boycott of Israeli goods

GFT reported to OSCR over boycott of Israeli goods

NEWS 14 March 2025 by Niall Christie

Broxburn boxer’s hopeful chances of international title boosted by generous local business

Sponsored content: West Lothian’s Workflo Solutions sponsors Scottish champion, Kara Young

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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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