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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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Impact of budget on Scottish charities as helpful as a “vigorous kick in the spleen”
A letter to the editor from Alistair Haw, chief executive officer, Scottish Huntington’s Association
OPINION 14 November 2024 by Alistair Haw
 
Scottish budget: the time for fair and efficient funding is now
Dr Judith Turbyne urges the Scottish Government to prioritise stable funding models and better use of resources for charities
OPINION 14 November 2024 by Dr Judith Turbyne
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Awards celebrate Scotland's change makers
Ten award categories celebrated the breadth and diversity of the country's thriving social enterprise sector
NEWS 14 November 2024 by Graham Martin
 
STV Children’s Appeal raises £2.4million
The 2024 total highlights the efforts of fundraisers across Scotland. 
NEWS 12 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's November edition is out now - read it all here!
New mag looks at the UK budget, Palestinian solidarity, community ownership and much, much more
NEWS 12 November 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Investment planning: are you ready for the future?
Sponsored content: advice from the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF)
OPINION 12 November 2024 Sponsored content
 
Scottish charity honoured by football club with commemorative strip
Queen’s Park FC presented the top to Epilepsy Scotland. 
NEWS 8 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Autumn budget fails to consider impacts of NI increases on voluntary sector employers
Sheghley Ogilvie: the essential services and support provided by voluntary organisations was neither mentioned nor recognised
OPINION 6 November 2024 by Sheghley Ogilvie
 
Co-chairs: could two heads be better than one for your charity?
Lawyer Helen Kidd explores the rise of the co-chair
OPINION 5 November 2024 by Helen Kidd
 
How does the UK budget affect Scottish social enterprises? 
An analysis by Duncan Thorp 
OPINION 4 November 2024 by Duncan Thorp
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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