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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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Funding cuts and volunteering: you can only take out so much before there's a collapse
The resilience of volunteers is under strain like never before
OPINION 9 February 2023 by Sarah Latto
 
Shortage of volunteer drivers has devastating impact on blind and deaf people in Aberdeen
North East Sensory Services (NESS) runs a series of social groups at its centre on John Street.
NEWS 8 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Council confirm funding extension after “typo” which raised fears about future of capital’s third sector
A council officer said that they would work with Third Sector Interface Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations' Council (EVOC) to underline where expertise and services are provided. 
NEWS 8 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity leaders hope lottery cap will be scrapped
Limits on lotteries is costing charities million of pounds in revenue
NEWS 6 February 2023 by Robert Armour
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“Insufficient”: North Lanarkshire charities facing council funding black hole
A number of organisations who received funding in 2022/23 saw their applications rejected for the coming year. 
NEWS 6 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Capital's third sector faces closures as council plans to slash budgets
Officials warn that the council is facing a £76million black hole in its finances
NEWS 3 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity foundation wins tribunal but still loses £30k defending itself
An out-of-court settlement was advised
NEWS 3 February 2023 by Robert Armour
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Craft Scotland announces new chair
Sandra’s appointment sees her succeed Catherine Holden as chair.
NEWS 1 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Walking charity's new active travel fund supports cleaner and greener communities
The fund supports active and sustainable travel projects in local communities.
NEWS 30 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Sci-Fi Convention stars will raise cash for CHAS
Game of Thrones' James Cosmo will join Lord of the Rings' Bernard Hill
NEWS 30 January 2023 by Graham Martin
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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